Part 13 - The Impartiality Requirements in Respect of Broadcasting

Question 1

What does section 5 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code talk about?

Answer 1

The requirement for ‘due impartiality’ in news.

Question 2

What are the special impartiality requirements for certain types of broadcasters regarding politics or public policy?

Answer 2

Owners of broadcast organisations must not use them to project their own views on ‘matters of political or industrial controversy and matters relating to current public policy’.

Question 3

Which Ofcom impartiality rule applies to local or community radio broadcasters?

Answer 3

Rule 5.13: Broadcasters ‘should not give undue prominence to the views and opinions of particular persons or bodies on matters of political or industrial controversy and matters relating to current public policy’.