SMB consultant Trevor Barnes’ latest blog: More freedom for broadcasters on impartiality?
In his latest blog post, TV and Radio compliance consultant Trevor Barnes asserts that a fascinating decision by Ofcom on October 8th suggests the regulator might be adopting a slightly softer line on due impartiality. The SMB media consultant states that all broadcasters involved in this area should study it very closely as it is quite exceptional for Ofcom to issue an 18 page not in breach decision on impartiality – there must be a reason.
Read the full blog here.
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