00:01Ministers are considering wider protection against non-disclosure agreements being used
00:05to silence people reporting harassment or discrimination. The changes could extend existing
00:10workplace safeguards beyond employees to freelancers, contractors and volunteers.
00:16The move follows reports that an employer used an agreement to silence at least one woman
00:21connected to David Walliams. Walliams denies any wrongdoing. The government is due to meet
00:27representatives from television, film, publishing and sports to discuss possible changes. Ministers
00:33are also considering whether people should be able to speak to the media about crimes
00:37rather than only specified bodies such as police or regulators.
