Overview
- Westwood, 68, entered not guilty pleas to four counts of rape, nine of indecent assault and two of sexual assault during his arraignment in London.
- The charges relate to seven women and span alleged incidents from 1983 to 2016, with some complainants said to have been 17 at the time.
- The court heard that three alleged indecent assaults took place at BBC studios in 1996, with other alleged offences in London and Gloucestershire.
- Judge Tony Baumgartner granted bail on condition that Westwood does not contact the complainants, with a pre-trial review expected in December 2026.
- The CPS stated there is sufficient evidence to prosecute, while the BBC previously apologised after a review found it did not act adequately when concerns were raised.