The ofcom broadcasting code pdf

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The principles are there to help readers understand the standards objectives and to apply the rules. Broadcasters must ensure that they comply with the rules as set out in the Code. The meanings help explain what Ofcom intends by some of the words and phrases used in the Code. The most relevant broadcasting legislation is noted under each section heading so readers can turn to the legislation if they wish. When applying the Code to content, broadcasters should be aware that the context in which the material appears is key.

In setting this Code, Ofcom has taken into account as required by section 4 of the Act the following:. These criteria have informed Ofcom's approach to setting the Code and therefore must be taken into account by broadcasters when interpreting the rules. To ensure that news, in whatever form, is reported with due accuracy and presented with due impartiality. See section five. This section covers the special impartiality requirements and other legislation that must be applied at the time of elections and referendums.

See section six. This section is to ensure that broadcasters avoid unjust or unfair treatment of individuals or organisations in programmes. See section seven.

This section is to ensure that broadcasters avoid any unwarranted infringement of privacy in programmes and in connection with obtaining material included in programmes. See section eight. This section relates to broadcasters' editorial independence and control over programming with a distinction between editorial content and advertising.

See section nine. This section relates to radio broadcast only and is to ensure the transparency of commercial communications as a means to secure consumer protection.

See section ten. Appendix 1: Financial promotions and investment recommendations. Subject to this Cross-promotion Code, television broadcasters are able to promote programmes, channels and other broadcasting-related services without such promotions being considered advertising and included in the calculation of advertising minutage.

See the Cross-promotion Code. The On Demand Programme Service Rules ensure that cross-promotions on television are distinct from advertising and inform viewers of services that are likely to be of interest to them as viewers; and ensure that promotions on television outside programmes do not prejudice fair and effective competition.

See the Rules and guidance, procedures and notifications. Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information. To provide us with the evidence we need to carry out our duties, we carry out and publish market and consumer research, and collect data.

The legislative background to the Code Ofcom is required under the Communications Act as amended "the Act" and the Broadcasting Act as amended "the Act" to draw up a code for television and radio, covering standards in programmes, sponsorship, product placement in television programmes, fairness and privacy. General guidance on the Code It is the responsibility of the broadcaster to comply with the Code.

See more general guidance. Section one: Protecting the under-eighteens This section outlines the rules around scheduling and content information in programmes with regard to protecting children under the age of eighteen.

Section four: Religion This section relates to the responsibility of broadcasters with respect to the content of religious programmes. Section five: Due impartiality and due accuracy To ensure that news, in whatever form, is reported with due accuracy and presented with due impartiality. To ensure that the special impartiality requirements of the Act are complied with. Section six: Elections and referendums This section covers the special impartiality requirements and other legislation that must be applied at the time of elections and referendums.

Section seven: Fairness This section is to ensure that broadcasters avoid unjust or unfair treatment of individuals or organisations in programmes.

Section eight: Privacy This section is to ensure that broadcasters avoid any unwarranted infringement of privacy in programmes and in connection with obtaining material included in programmes.