BBC upholds Moore 'gay slap' complaint

The BBC upheld a complaint against one of its commentators for describing an altercation between rugby players as a “gay slap”.

BBC upholds Moore 'gay slap' complaint

The BBC upheld a complaint against one of its commentators for describing an altercation between rugby players as a “gay slap”.

Brian Moore, a former England international, made the comment about an ineffectual blow delivered during a Six Nations Grandstand game this year.

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