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Contracts of Silence

Tiffany Jenkins explores 'gagging clauses' - non-disclosure agreements or NDAs - after high profile cases in business, politics, and celebrity life on both sides of the Atlantic.

'Gagging clauses' - NDAs or non-disclosure agreements - have been rarely out of the headlines in recent months. High profile cases in business, politics and celebrity life have prompted calls for an outright ban, particularly when used to cover up apparent sexual impropriety. This programme explores the rise and rise of the NDA. Who uses them, why, and when? Are they an invisibility cloak, helping the rich and powerful to silence victims of their bad behaviour? Or are they a vital tool for those looking to protect personal privacy and business interests? Tiffany Jenkins investigates.

Producer: Dave Howard

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 20 Mar 2019 11:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Dec 2018 16:00
  • Wed 20 Mar 2019 11:00