New York, Dec 7 (AP) The Academy of Motion Pictures Artsand Science announced today that it has adopted its first codeof conduct for its 8,427 members.
Film academy chief executive Dawn Hudson introduced thenew rules to members in an email.
In October, the academy broke with tradition and madeHarvey Weinstein just the second person ever expelled from theOscars' governing body.
The new code of conduct stipulates that the academy is noplace for "people who abuse their status, power or influencein a manner that violates standards of decency."The academy's board may now suspend or expel those whoviolate the code of conduct or who "compromise the integrity"of the academy.
The standards of conduct were drafted by a task forcelaunched by the academy in October.
It was formed after Weinstein was accused by dozens ofwomen of sexual harassment and abuse. Weinstein, who won anAcademy Award for 1998's "Shakespeare in Love," has denied allallegations of non-consensual sex.
Hudson told members that more details on the process bywhich offending members will be judged will be announcedlater. (AP)NSA.
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