ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - The code of conduct was sent to more than 8,000 members late on Wednesday and to news media on Thursday.
The Academy of Motion Pictures, the body that chooses the Oscars, has adopted a code of conduct and warned members it reserves the right to expel any who flout the new rules.
The code of conduct, sent to more than 8,000 members late on Wednesday and to news media on Thursday, follows the Academy’s expulsion in October of film producer Harvey Weinstein in light of accusations of sexual harassment or assault against him by more than 50 women.
Weinstein, who has denied non-consensual sex with anyone, was only the second person in the Academy’s 90-year history to be thrown out.
Reuters has not been able to verify the accusations against Weinstein.
The Weinstein allegations have been followed by multiple accusations of sexual harassment or assault against actors, film producers, directors and talent agents that have roiled Hollywood.
Prominent figures in media and politics have also faced similar accusations.
Oscar-winner and Academy member Kevin Spacey has apologised for one incident of alleged sexual misconduct but has not addressed accusations by more than 30 other people.
He has since been dropped from the Netflix Inc series “House of Cards” and his scenes from upcoming movie “All the Money in the World” were recast.
Reuters has not been able to verify the accusations against Spacey.
