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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