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This white paper sets out the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector, and the steps we are taking to support our system of public service broadcasting.
Rules for UK and EU broadcasters and video on-demand services
Guidance on broadcasting sentencing hearings by the media and the Crown court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020.
The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is a British public service broadcaster. Its main responsibility is to provide impartial public service broadcasting in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. BBC is a public corporation of the Department for Culture,...
The Broadcasting Standards Commission was the statutory body for both standards and fairness in broadcasting. It was replaced by Ofcom in 2003.
Working with the EU in the media and broadcasting sectors.
Expert panel appointed to advise on the future of public service broadcasting.
Guidance for Satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states.
Culture Secretary promises to remove “Sword of Damocles” anti-free press laws as she opens Second Reading of the Media Bill
The Defence, Press and Broadcasting Advisory Committee (DPBAC) oversees a voluntary code which operates between the government departments which have responsibility for national security and the media. It uses the Defence Advisory Notice system as its vehicle.
The Terms of Reference for the expert panel appointed to advise on the future of public service broadcasting.
If you're advertising or marketing, including direct marketing, you must be accurate and honest and follow the advertising codes of practice
A programme aimed at improving understanding and awareness of the developing world via the mainstream broadcast and digital media.
These undertakings require the BBC not to give preference to advertising its own magazines on BBC1 and BBC2.
Compliance with a range of quotas including originations, independent productions, news, current affairs, made out of London productions and regional output.
Customers must no longer access programmes via EU satellite broadcasting services to avoid a charge for a UK service.
One year anniversary of cameras starting to roll in the Crown Court.
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