Norfolk libraries confirm David Walliams books will remain on shelves

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 15:31 · Archive

Norfolk County Council says David Walliams' books will remain in its 47 libraries despite recent allegations of sexual misconduct against the author.

Norfolk County Council has confirmed that David Walliams' books will remain available in its 47 libraries across the region. The decision comes after ITV News and the Guardian published allegations of sexual misconduct against the comedian following a three-year investigation. According to the reports, several women have accused Walliams of sexual misconduct, including one who was aged 15. Walliams lost a legal bid to prevent the claims being made public.

Pat Gould, a county councillor, said the council's collections are regularly reviewed and refreshed in response to users' interests and needs, but the books will remain on the shelves for now. She said Norfolk libraries follow established professional and ethical principles when managing their collections. 'As a general principle, books remain available to readers unless there is a legal reason why they should not be,' she said. The council aims to maintain a broad and diverse collection of books, eBooks, films, music and other resources for Norfolk residents.

How it is being reported

• David Walliams' books will NOT be removed from Norfolk libraries, officials confirmNorfolk County Council, which runs 47 libraries across the region, has said David Walliams books will still be available at local sites despite recent allegations.Norwich Evening News · 14 Nov, 15:01
• David Walliams' books will NOT be removed from Norfolk libraries, officials confirmNorfolk County Council, which runs 47 libraries across the region, has said David Walliams books will still be available at local sites despite recent allegations.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Nov, 15:01

In this story: David Walliams · Norfolk County Council · Norfolk · ITV News · The Guardian · Pat Gould

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