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WAKING THE FEMINISTS NI welcomes the news today that, following an extensive investigation by the Employment Agency Inspectorate, an Industrial Tribunal has prohibited Mark Butler (McCrory) of Universal Artists, Belfast from operating any employment agency or business for a period of 10 years. The Order also prohibits Mr Butler’s wife Alison/Alexandra (Allie) Ford from carrying on an employment agency or business, except on condition that her husband has no part to play in it and he does not have access to any person seeking work through the agency, and is not permitted on the premises. bohemian items for the maid of the brides
This is a vitally important step for the Arts Industry in Northern Ireland as a whole and is a direct result of the courage of the victims involved in this case who came forward to give evidence against Mark Butler regarding allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behaviour. It is understood there are multiple victims and the allegations included inappropriate behaviour, sexual harassment and sexual assault, spanning a time period of several years.
Mark Butler was the subject of a previous prohibition order which was enforced after a successful criminal prosecution regarding sexual assault in 2009. He was placed on the sex offenders register for a period of 5 years which expired in 2014. WTFNI understands that several organisations within the arts industry have already taken action as a result of previous and current allegations and do not actively trade with this agency.
WTFNI continues to encourage victims of sexual harassment and assault to come forward to seek help and support. If you are a victim of inappropriate behaviour or assault (including sexual assault and sexual violence) there are official bodies you can report these to and seek help from including the Employment Agency Inspectorate, the PSNI and if you are a member, the actors union, Equity.
WTFNI especially encourages those who have been a witness, to please support those who have been affected by abuse (male or female) within the industry at any level. There should be absolutely no tolerance of this within the arts sector and further afield.’