The Broadcasting Code
2017 is a code of practice issued by the
Office of Communications
The Office of Communications, commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom.
Ofcom has wide-ranging powers acros ...
(Ofcom) in the UK that requires standards of good conduct for broadcasters. This elaborates on the
Communications Act 2003 section 319 and others, on duties of broadcasters to contribute positively to public life by preventing hate speech, being impartial, accurate, reflecting UK diversity, and other duties.
See also
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UK enterprise law
External links
Broadcasting CodeOfcom's webpage
United Kingdom enterprise law
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