Huw Edwards removed as patron of Welsh Jewish cultural centre

Migdal Emunah chief executive Erica Marks welcomed Edwards’ removal “wholeheartedly”. She told the JC: “In these circumstances I would encourage any organisation to act with an awareness and sensitivity that is reflective of the trauma and distress caused. The paramount motivation must, and should always, be for the protection and wellbeing of any victim and their families, and to provide support and care for them as required”.

Laurence Kahn, chair of the South Wales Jewish Rep Council, said it was “obvious” that Edwards had to be removed as patron of the Merthyr Tydfil project.

Merthyr Tydfil synagogue (Photo: Foundation for Jewish Heritage)[Missing Credit]

Last Wednesday, Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. The broadcaster admitted to having 41 indecent images of children, including seven category A images – the most serious classification.

The Merthyr Tydfil synagogue project is a long-term restoration and renovation project to turn the synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, into the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre.