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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matteo Civillini and Jon Ungoed-Thomas

Prestigious British art school in Rome accused of being a ‘toxic’ place to work

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the British School of Rome in 2017
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the British School at Rome in 2017. Photograph: Andreas Solaro/AFP/Getty Images

A taxpayer-funded charity that runs a prestigious art school in Rome has been accused of failing in its duty of care after allegations of mismanagement, a “toxic” working environment and unfair working practices.

The British School at Rome (BSR) launched an inquiry after 24 staff, former employees and alumni complained about the charity’s operations in April 2020 to its trustees. It was alleged that staff were suffering “physical and mental health issues” because of poor working conditions.

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