Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland awards in separate ‘relaxed’ space
Summary
John Davidson, a campaigner for Tourette syndrome who caused a disturbance at the British Academy film awards in February, will attend the Bafta Scotland awards in November but will watch the event from a separate quiet area. Bafta has improved its safety and management procedures after an independent review and has arranged this setup with experts and Davidson’s input.Key Facts
- John Davidson is a Tourette syndrome campaigner and executive producer of the film *I Swear*.
- Davidson caused an outburst, including using a racial slur, during the British Academy film awards in February.
- His outburst was audible during the BBC’s broadcast, which led to public criticism and a BBC apology.
- Bafta conducted an independent review and strengthened its safeguarding and risk procedures after the incident.
- For the Bafta Scotland awards, Davidson will watch the ceremony remotely from a quiet room with family and friends.
- *I Swear* has seven nominations at the Bafta Scotland awards, including major acting categories.
- Davidson has said he feels sorry if his involuntary tics upset anyone and has committed to promoting understanding of Tourette syndrome.
- The Bafta Scotland ceremony and the film are connected to Davidson’s efforts to raise awareness about Tourette syndrome.
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