Ofcom Update: Ofcom fines Islam Channel for Broadcasting Code breaches

Ofcom has today fined Islam Channel Ltd £30,000 for breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

 

Islam Channel Ltd was fined for allowing candidates standing in UK elections to act as presenters on some of its programmes during an election period and for failing to comply with due impartiality requirements.

 

Specifically, Ofcom has found Islam Channel Ltd in breach of the following:

 

-        Section Five: Due Impartiality and Due Accuracy and Undue Prominence of Views and Opinions (specifically: rules 5.5 and 5.12);

 

-        Section Six: Elections and Referendums (specifically: rules 6.6, 6.8 and 6.9) and;

 

-        Licence Condition 11, for failing to supply a copy of a recording for examination.

 

The full Adjudication is available at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/ocsc_adjud/islamchannel.pdf

 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes radio update for July

Ofcom has today published its radio update for July:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/rbupdates/update0707/

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 90

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 90.
 
The Bulletin can be found at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb90/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes radio content sampling report

Ofcom today publishes a content sampling report on Mix 107.

 

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Ofcom update: Ofcom appoints new COO

Ofcom has appointed Jill Ainscough as its Chief Operating Officer, a role left vacant following Ed Richards’ appointment as Chief Executive in 2006.

 

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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/07/nr_20070726a

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Community radio

Ofcom today invites applications for community radio licences in north Wales and northwest England.
 
For further information and details on how to apply, please use the link below:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/invites/

 

Separately, Ofcom publishes its Community Radio Fund end of year report for 2006/07.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/Communityfund/report0607/

 

 

 

Diweddariad Ofcom: Radio Cymunedol

 

Mae Ofcom heddiw yn gwahodd ceisiadau ar gyfer trwyddedau radio cymunedol yng Ngogledd Cymru a Gogledd Orllewin Lloegr. Am ragor o wybodaeth a manylion ar sut i wneud cais dilynwch y ddolen isod

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/invites/

 

Mae Ofcom hefyd yn cyhoeddi ei adroddiad diwedd blwyddyn ar ei Gronfa Radio Cymunedol 2006/07

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/Communityfund/report0607/

 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: The award of available spectrum: 1452 - 1492 MHz

Ofcom today published a further consultation on technical conditions and auction design relating to the proposed grant of wireless telegraphy licences to use the 1452 - 1492 MHz spectrum.

 

The consultation can be found at:  

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/1452_1492/

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes consultation on future regulation of participation television

Ofcom today published its consultation on future regulation of participation television. Participation television is programming which invites viewers to interact, most often by using premium rate telephone services (PRS).

 

Ofcom is seeking views on the following proposals to strengthen viewer and consumer protection:

 

* New licence obligations for television and radio broadcasters which will hold broadcasters directly responsible for consumer protection and PRS compliance.

 

* A requirement for television and radio broadcasters to ensure independent third party verification of PRS activity.

 

In addition, Ofcom is also seeking views on the future regulation of dedicated participation TV services, which rely heavily upon interaction with viewers by means of PRS. The consultation sets out proposals to ensure that advertising and editorial content are kept separate, as required by European broadcasting legislation

 

The closing date for responses is 17 October 2007.

 

News release

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/07/nr_20070724

 

Consultation

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/participationtv/

 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: New closing date for broadcasting sanctions procedures consultation

Ofcom is extending the deadline for responses on its Outline procedure for sanctions in cases relating to broadcasting consultation until 20 September 2007.  This follows requests from stakeholders.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/sibc/

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Planned timetable for advertisement of DAB radio multiplex licences

Ofcom has today updated its planned timetable for the advertisement of new DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio multiplex licences.  The planned dates of advertisement of the licences for each of Mid & West Wales and Surrey & northern Sussex have been postponed by two months.  This is to allow sufficient time for the development of international frequency co-ordination checking software to be completed by the International Telecommunications Union.  Further local radio multiplex licences will be added to the timetable later this year. 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom advertises new local digital radio multiplex licence

Ofcom today advertises a new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licence to cover Gloucestershire.
 
Today's advertisement is one of a number of new local radio multiplex licences planned to develop DAB coverage for local services in those parts of the country not already served.
 
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Advertisement:
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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes reasons for national radio multiplex licence award

Ofcom has today published the key determining factors for the award of the national radio multiplex licence.  Ofcom's radio licensing committee awarded the licence to 4 Digital Group Ltd on 5 July 2007. 
 
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Separately, Ofcom has also published a statement setting out the reasons for the award of seven new community radio licences on 5 July 2007.
 
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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes inquiry into use of PRS in television programmes

Ofcom has today published the outcome of the inquiry into the use of premium rate telephone numbers (PRS) in television programmes.

 

The inquiry, led by Richard Ayre, was launched by Ofcom in March 2007 following the high volume of investigations into programmes using PRS. These raised serious concerns for Ofcom about the scale of compliance failure in this area, and the impact on trust between broadcasters and viewers.

 

News release

Ayre inquiry reveals systemic failure by broadcasters

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/07/nr_20070718

 

 

The inquiry report, including findings and recommendations, is published at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/prsinquiry/ayrereport/

 

 

Ofcom's statement in response to the inquiry is available at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/prsinquiry/ofcomresponse/

 

 

Ed Richards will be speaking on the Ayre inquiry at the Broadcasting Press Guild event at lunchtime today. His speech will be made available from 2pm on Ofcom's website at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/speeches/2007/

 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ease of Use issues

This paper summarises the findings of an audit commissioned by Ofcom on the available literature on ease of use (or usability) issues with domestic electronic communications equipment. The report summarises key usability issues that have been identified for a particular communications platform or service, highlights research or development work that had been undertaken to address these issues and identifies gaps where issues are not being addressed.

 

Following a period of engagement with stakeholders and debate on the issues raised in this report, Ofcom will put forward proposals for future work on usability as part of its annual planning process towards the end of 2007. 

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/easeofuse/

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes key determining factors for local digital multiplex licence award

Ofcom has today published the key determining factors for the award of the local digital radio multiplex licence for Derbyshire.
 
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Ofcom Update: ITV1 and ITV4 request Ofcom consent for Rugby World Cup coverage

ITV1 and ITV4 have applied for Ofcom consent to broadcast live coverage of the Rugby World Cup in 2007.

 

Ofcom is now inviting broadcasters, and any other interested parties, to comment on ITV’s request by Tuesday 31 July 2007.

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin issue number 89

Ofcom today publishes Broadcast Bulletin issue number 89.
 
The Bulletin can be found at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/prog_cb/obb89/

 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes Annual Report 2006/7

Ofcom today published its Annual Report for 2006/7. The report is divided into five main sections:

 

A: Introduction

B: Core areas of activity

C: Operating and financial review

D: Statement of accounts and corporate governance

E: Accounts for the period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007

 

The Annual Report is available at: 

   

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/accoun/reports_plans/annrep0607/ 

 

In addition, Ofcom has also published its Section 400 Accounts that lists fees and payments collected.

 

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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/accoun/reports_plans/annrep0607/section400.pdf

 

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Ofcom update: Digital Switchover transmitter details for Westcountry and Granada Regions and licence variations

Ofcom has today published details of the transmission characteristics which the television transmitter network will adopt at switchover for the Westcountry and Granada Regions.  This information is intended to help systems installers make initial preparations for switchover.

 

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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tech/dsodetails/

 

Separately, Ofcom has today issued variations to the following licences to accommodate Digital Switchover in Whitehaven and the Copeland area: Multiplex A, Multiplex B, Multiplex 2, GMTV, Border, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Public Teletext.

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom publishes proposals for broadcasting sanctions procedures and an addendum to its New News, Future News discussion document

Ofcom today published a consultation on proposed improvements to its procedures for imposing sanctions in broadcast cases.  This forms part of Ofcom’s regular work to review key procedures (as set out in Ofcom’s Annual Plan).
 
Ofcom is seeking views on three key proposals to ensure that cases are dealt with more efficiently:

• Introducing a fast-track procedure for sanctions in certain clearly defined cases e.g. if there is a risk of material harm, including financial loss to viewers or listeners, or where Ofcom considers it necessary in the public interest; 
• Setting out guidelines on procedures for issuing a direction under a broadcasting licence and the revocation procedure in the Outline Procedure for sanctions in cases relating to broadcasting;
• Streamlining the process for drafting sanctions papers whilst maintaining broadcasters’ opportunities to comment at all key stages of the procedure.

The deadline for responses is 6 September 2007.
 
Sanctions in broadcast cases
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/sibc/

 

Separately today, Ofcom today updated its discussion document published on 4 July with regard to a figure quoted for the cost of BBC News.  See the addendum for Paragraph 3.15 in the updated document, published at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/newnews/
 

 

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Ofcom Update: Television Broadcast Licensing - June Update

Television broadcast licensing monthly report -  June 2007.

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/tvlicensing/tvupdates/monthly/200706

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards seven community radio licences

Ofcom today announces the award of seven new community radio licences.

 

News release: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/07/nr_20070711

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom fines BBC for Blue Peter breaches

Ofcom has today fined the BBC a total of £50,000 for breaches of its Broadcasting Code in the 'live' transmission of Blue Peter on BBC1 on 27 November 2006 and the repeated edition on CBBC. This is the first occasion that Ofcom has imposed a financial penalty against the BBC.

 

The BBC was fined £45,000 for using a studio guest to pose as the winner of a viewer telephone competition in the 'live' broadcast of Blue Peter on BBC1. The broadcaster was found in breach of the following rules in the Broadcasting Code:

 

Rule 2.11 - "Competitions should be conducted fairly......"; and
 
Rule 1.26 - "Due care must be taken over the physical and emotional welfare and the dignity of people under eighteen who take part or are otherwise involved in programmes...."

 

The programme was then repeated in full, including the falsified competition, on CBBC. Although a caption was displayed stating that competition lines were closed, the telephone number was still visible and the lines were still open. This also resulted in a further breach of Rule 2.11 of the Code.  The BBC was fined £5,000 for this breach.

 

The full Adjudication is available at:

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/obb/ocsc_adjud/bbc.pdf 

 

This is one of a number of current Ofcom investigations into individual programmes in the area of Call TV. These are being dealt with on a case-by-case basis and several of them will be concluded over the summer.

 

Separately, the inquiry led by Richard Ayre into the use of premium rate telephone services in television programmes, is ongoing. The findings of the inquiry will also be published this summer.

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom Digital Dividend Review Market Research Update

Ofcom today published information on further proposed market research that it will undertake as part of the Digital Dividend Review.

 

The update can be found at:  

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ddr/documents/market_research/ 

 

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Ofcom Update: Ofcom awards digital radio multiplex licences

Ofcom today announces the award of the new Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) national radio multiplex licence to 4 Digital Group Limited.

 

Please use the link below for further details: 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/07/nr_20070706 

Separately, Ofcom awarded a new local DAB radio multiplex licence to cover Derbyshire.
 
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http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/07/nr_20070706a 

 

 

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Ofcom Update: Digital switchover transmitter details for 81 transmitter sites across the UK

Ofcom has today published details of the transmission characteristics which the television transmitter network will adopt at switchover for the 81 transmitters already carrrying digital services.  This information is primarily intended to help systems installers make initial preparations for switchover.
 
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Ofcom update: Proposed Format changes to 100.4 Smooth Radio (North West England)

Ofcom today published a consultation on proposed Format changes to 100.4 Smooth Radio (North West England). The station owners, GMG Radio, are seeking to change the station to become “an easy listening station featuring easy listening music including jazz, soul, blues and R&B targeting an audience aged 50 plus.”

 

Ofcom believes this change would significantly alter the station’s Format and is seeking stakeholders’ views on the proposals. The closing date for responses is 23 August 2007.
 
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Ofcom Update: Community Radio Fund - award of grants for 2007/08

Ofcom today announced the grant awards from the first round of funding from the Community Radio Fund 2007/08. In total £304,625 has been awarded to 22 applicants.

 

The Fund has been established to help fund the core costs of running a community radio station.

 

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