May 12 2016
The Royal Charter forms the constitutional basis of the BBC and its current Charter is due to expire at the end of 2016. Following evidence gathering, which has included a public consultation, 16 focus groups, 12 in-depth interviews, two independent reports, and engagement with 300 stakeholders, the Government is publishing a white paper detailing its […]
Jul 16 2015
The government has launched a fundamental review of the BBC’s size and purpose ahead of the debate on renewing the corporation’s Royal Charter at the end of 2016. The green paper will also what services and content the BBC should provide, its funding and how be regulated. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and […]
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Mar 29 2017
Ofcom outlines plans for regulating BBC
UK comms regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on detailed proposals for how it will regulate the BBC’s performance under its new Royal Charter, which outlines how it should deliver for audiences. Ofcom becomes the first independent, external regulator of the BBC on April 3rd. Its role is to hold the Corporation to account against […]
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By Expat • BBC, Ofcom • Tags: BBC, Ofcom, Regulation, Royal Charter