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July 21, 2008

Asian Network staff complain of anti-Muslim bias

By paulmcnally

The BBC has launched an internal investigation into staff complaints that digital radio station the Asian Network is operating with an anti-Muslim policy.

According to the Mail on Sunday, around 20 station employees, past and present, have complained to the corporation, claiming Muslim presenters and reporters are sidelined in favour of staff from other backgrounds.

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