Inquiry into leading conservatoire launched after claims of harassment were made last year

An independent review investigating claims of sexual harassment and misconduct at the Royal Academy of Music has revealed “a widespread culture among students of the fear of ‘speaking out’”.

The conservatoire was rocked by allegations of impropriety and harassment last December, when more than a dozen students claimed teachers had asked them for sexual favours or made lewd comments at them.

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