The organization said that it supports free speech, but does not tolerate racism of any kind.
A very sad day for Palestine and Lebanon.
A sad day for anyone who believes in speaking truth to power.
Asif KapadiaGetty
And a very sad time to be a British Muslim working in documentary right now.
They added that Kapadia did not issue his apology until after Grierson announced it was rescinding his patronage.
It is now clear that we had not done thorough enough due diligence and we deeply regret that.
The Kapadia incident was the latest flash point between Grierson and the Jewish community.
Grierson has been approached for comment beyond Bednarz and Heggesseys letter.
Kapadia declined to comment.
His Twitter (now X) account has remained deactivated since the events of last month.
