The Bafta TV Awards will not feature any special individual prizes for the first time at Sunday's ceremony. The organisation has temporarily paused special awards and fellowships while it reviews the processes governing honours given at its own discretion.
The move follows criticism over Bafta presenting Noel Clarke with an outstanding contribution award in April despite being aware of sexual harassment claims against the actor, which he denies. Bafta suspended Clarke later that month after The Guardian published allegations.
A Bafta spokeswoman said: "We have recently announced that we are conducting a review of the processes governing awards that are in the gift of the academy, so we have temporarily paused the special awards and fellowships and they will not feature in this Sunday's ceremony."
In a letter to members, Bafta defended its handling, saying the emails it received about Clarke "were either anonymous or second or third-hand accounts via intermediaries". It added: "No first-hand allegations were sent to us. No names, times, dates, productions or other details were ever provided."
Clarke, known for Kidulthood and Doctor Who, has "vehemently" denied any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing, while saying he was sorry if past behaviour had made anyone feel uncomfortable.
At Sunday's ceremony, the main awards remain contested, with Sir Steve McQueen's Small Axe leading with 15 nominations. Netflix's The Crown has 10, while I May Destroy You has eight, including best actress, writer and director for Michaela Coel. Stars unable to attend will be able to appear on the red carpet in hologram form.
