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The Ofcom Broadcasting Code

Office of Communications – for more information visit www.ofcom.org.uk

Who is responsible?

The independent regulator and competition authority for the UK Communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

When is it appropriate?

How can I use it?

You can get an on-air correction scheduled at an appropriate time.

Quote:
"Due impartiality and due accuracy in news
5.1 News, in whatever form, must be reported with due accuracy and presented with due impartiality.
5.2 Significant mistakes in news should normally be acknowledged and corrected on-air quickly. Corrections should be appropriately scheduled."  Ofcom

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