UK regulator Ofcom backs BBC in Russian TV case – BBC News
‘The BBC has won a case against Russian TV channel RT, which claimed the corporation faked a report on Syria.’
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BBC News, 21st September 2015
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BBC among broadcasters to repeatedly breach Ofcom broadcasting code over funded content – The Independent
‘International broadcasters including the BBC repeatedly broke the Ofcom code by screening programmes funded by foreign governments, charities and NGOs, an investigation has revealed.’
The Independent, 17th August 2015
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Licence fee prosecutions overburden courts, argues Michael Gove – The Guardian
‘Michael Gove, the justice secretary, has raised concern that prosecutions for non-payment of the BBC licence are overburdening the courts.’
The Guardian, 16th August 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ofcom clears Top Gear over ‘pikey’ pun – BBC News
‘Ofcom has backed a BBC Trust decision not to censure the BBC over using the word “pikey” in an edition of Top Gear.’
BBC News, 27th July 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ofcom ‘could be handed external control of the BBC’ under plans to be published – The Independent
‘A Government report on the future of the BBC is set to recommend that the BBC Trust be abolished and its powers handed to Ofcom, it has been reported.’
The Independent, 26th June 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BBC faces no action over ‘knickers’ comment in Ched Evans debate – The Guardian
‘A BBC radio presenter who said women should “keep their knickers on” while discussing convicted rapist and footballer Ched Evans will face no further action from media regulator Ofcom.’
The Guardian, 18th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jimmy Savile: Publication into TV presenter’s abuse over decades at BBC postponed – The Independent
‘Publication of Dame Janet Smith’s report into how Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall carried out campaigns of abuse over decades at the BBC has been postponed at the request of the Metropolitan Police.’
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The Independent, 1st May 2015
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BBC Savile abuse: Dame Janet Smith review ‘due in May’ – BBC News
‘A report into how Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall carried out abuse while at the BBC is due to be published in May, the review’s author has said.’
BBC News, 17th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Licence fee: What is the BBC charge – and how will the changes affect you? – The Independent
‘The introduction of a universal flat-rate fee to replace the licence fee is expected to be backed by BBC Director General Lord Hall later today.’
The Independent, 2nd March 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sir Cliff Richard’s privacy was ‘violated’ by police deal with BBC, report claims – Daily Telegraph
‘A damning report has alleged that ‘incompetent’ police chiefs violated Sir Cliff Richard’s privacy by disclosing details of a raid on his home to the BBC’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd February 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BBC licence fee: decriminalisation of non-payment pushed back until 2017 – The Guardian
‘The government has been defeated in the House of Lords after peers voted for an amendment backed by former BBC chairman Lord Grade preventing decriminalisation of non-payment of the licence fee before 2017.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The government departments breaching Freedom of Information law – BBC News
‘Some of the most important government departments are not fulfilling their obligations under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, a Newsnight investigation has shown.’
BBC News, 29th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
EastEnders cleared of breaching Ofcom rules – BBC News
‘Media watchdog Ofcom has cleared the BBC of breaching broadcasting rules over a rape storyline, which prompted complaints from the public.’
BBC News, 5th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
DJ Chris Denning jailed for 13 years for abusing 24 boys – The Independent
‘Former Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning has been jailed for 13 years for sexually assaulting 24 boys – including one allegedly at Jimmy Savile’s house.’
The Independent, 16th December 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Angel of Death’ murders: TV investigation casts doubt over conviction of Colin Norris – Daily Telegraph
‘New scientific evidence casts fresh doubt on the conviction of a nurse who was jailed for a minimum of 30 years for murdering four elderly women and attempting to kill another, according a TV investigation.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
GP ‘disgust’ at watchdog errors – BBC News
‘GPs have told the BBC their reputations have been “tarnished by incompetence” from the health watchdog.’
BBC News, 5th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jimmy Savile paedophile scandal has created ‘non-stop’ flow of sex abuse cases, judges tell Chris Grayling – Daily Telegraph
‘Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary, says huge spike in sex offence cases since former BBC DJ’s crimes were exposed has put added pressure on prison service.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Fake sheikh’ fails in bid to stop Panorama revealing appearance
‘The “fake sheikh” journalist Mazher Mahmood has failed in an appeal to the high court to prevent BBC1’s Panorama from revealing his appearance.’
The Guardian, 10th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BBC’s Newsbeat censured over Islamic State news report – BBC News
‘BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat programme has been found in breach of broadcasting codes for a news item about Islamic State (IS) fighter Abu Summayah.’
BBC News, 10th November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Fake sheikh’ Mazher Mahmood seeks injunction against Panorama expose – The Guardian
‘Lawyers for Mazher Mahmood, the so-called “fake sheikh”, are expected to apply for a high court injunction on Friday to prevent a planned BBC documentary revealing his identity or current whereabouts.’
The Guardian, 7th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
