Ofcom today published its Adjudication on Live Earth broadcast on BBC1 and BBC2 on 7 July 2007. 22 viewers complained that the BBC broadcast unacceptable language before the watershed during this live music event programme.
Ofcom's investigation concluded that the broadcast of the most offensive language before the 9 pm watershed was in breach of its Broadcasting Code in respect of:
Rule 1.14 - "The most offensive language must not be broadcast before the watershed...."; and
Rule 2.3 - "In applying generally acceptable standards broadcasters must ensure that material which may cause offence is justified by the context".
In light of the serious and repeated nature of these breaches, Ofcom's Content Sanctions Committee concluded that it was appropriate and proportionate to direct the BBC to broadcast a summary of Ofcom’s findings on BBC1 and BBC2.
The full Adjudication is available at:
Ofcom's investigation concluded that the broadcast of the most offensive language before the 9 pm watershed was in breach of its Broadcasting Code in respect of:
Rule 1.14 - "The most offensive language must not be broadcast before the watershed...."; and
Rule 2.3 - "In applying generally acceptable standards broadcasters must ensure that material which may cause offence is justified by the context".
In light of the serious and repeated nature of these breaches, Ofcom's Content Sanctions Committee concluded that it was appropriate and proportionate to direct the BBC to broadcast a summary of Ofcom’s findings on BBC1 and BBC2.
The full Adjudication is available at:
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