Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ofcom Update: Ofcom's new guidance on protecting under eighteens in programmes

Ofcom has today published new guidance for broadcasters on the participation of young people in programmes.

 

The guidance follows research by Ofcom and supports the existing Broadcasting Code rules in this area. It sets out recommendations for broadcasters to assist them in complying with the Code rules on under eighteens. 

 

Please use the links below for further details.

 

News release:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/12/nr_20071212a

 

Guidance for Rules 1.26 and 1.27 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code on the involvement of people under-eighteen in programmes

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/guidance/bguidance/guidance1.pdf

 

Research Report:    

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

 

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