Liverpool Council has confirmed its libraries will continue to stock books by David Walliams following his failed High Court injunction bid this week.
The actor and comedian, 55, lost his legal action against ITV News and The Guardian, who had conducted a three-year investigation into multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by women, some of whom were teenagers at the time.
Mr Walliams denied the allegations, saying: "I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me."
Council position on stocking
With councils in Camden and Telford and Wrekin removing the Little Britain star's 23 children's novels from their shelves, and retailers including Waterstones and The Works pulling his books, Liverpool's city council set out its position when asked by the ECHO.
A spokesperson said: "Professional guidance is clear that books should remain available to readers unless their content itself is unlawful."
Stock levels may adjust
The council added that where demand for an author declines over time, the number of copies held may reduce naturally as stock is refreshed.
