BBC Soap abuse plot sparks complaints

An EastEnders storyline about a paedophile's relationship with his 15-year-old stepdaughter has prompted more than 150 complaints, reports the BBC.

"The BBC said the plot had been created "in association with Child Protectionist NSPCC" and in accordance with its editorial policy.

"EastEnders has a rich heritage of tackling difficult social issues such as domestic violence and mental health. "Our current storyline about child abuse is another such issue which had been created in association with the NSPCC and in accordance with BBC editorial policy."

At the end of August, the BBC received 156 complaints over scenes showing character Jase Dyer being attacked by a criminal gang and then lying dead in hospital. "

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