Regulation

Question 1

Who is responsible for regulating the BBC in the UK?

Answer 1

Ofcom

Question 2

True or False: The BBC Trust was the previous regulator of the BBC before Ofcom.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the main role of Ofcom in regulating the BBC?

Answer 3

To ensure that the BBC meets its public service obligations and complies with broadcasting standards

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Ofcom regulates the BBC to ensure _________ and compliance with broadcasting standards.

Answer 4

public service obligations

Question 5

What is one of the key functions of Ofcom in regulating the BBC?

Answer 5

Setting and enforcing content standards

Question 6

What is the purpose of regulating the BBC?

Answer 6

To maintain the BBC’s independence, impartiality, and accountability

Question 7

What is one of the challenges in regulating the BBC?

Answer 7

Balancing editorial independence with accountability to the public

Question 8

True or False: The UK government has direct control over the editorial content of the BBC.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is one way in which the BBC is held accountable to the public?

Answer 9

Through public consultations and feedback mechanisms

Question 10

What is one potential consequence for the BBC if it fails to comply with regulations?

Answer 10

Fines or sanctions imposed by Ofcom

Question 11

What do Livingstone and Lunt about regulation?

Answer 11

Due to digitally convergent technologies made possible by the internet, it is now impossible to effectively regulate any media industry
Large media conglomerates in particular will actively avoid forms of regulation