OFCOM Broadcast Bulletin - Issue number 91 - 20|08|07

OFCOM regulates broadcasting in the UK and is called upon to deal with complaints that may arise in all aspects of output. This is the current bulletin, to give some idea of what is involved.
Standards Cases
In Breach
Mike Mendoza
talkSPORT, 12 May 2007, 01:10
Introduction
Mike Mendoza presents a live phone-in programme, which is designed to challenge […]

Westminster Media Forum - Keynote speech, 5 June 2007 - Peter Davies

Most of you are fully aware of the proposals and suggestions that Ofcom has put forward in its Future of Radio consultation, which closes on 29 June, but I just wanted to give you all a reminder of the key elements of that consultation which I hope will help to frame this morning’s debate.
We all […]

OFCOM Decision On Big Brother Racism

Consideration of sanction against
Channel Four Television Corporation in respect of its service Channel 4.
For
Breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code:

Rule 2.3 – Broadcasters must when applying generally accepted standards ensure that material which may cause offence is justified by the context; and
Rule 1.3 – Children must also be protected by appropriate scheduling from unsuitable material.

On
15, […]

Ofcom research into illegal broadcasting in the UK

Ofcom has published (17/4/07) detailed research into illegal broadcasting – or so-called pirate radio – in the UK. The report examines levels of listening to illegal stations in Greater London, in particular the boroughs of Hackney, Haringey and Lambeth. The report also measures consumer awareness of interference to safety-of-life services and licensed broadcasters caused by […]

Ofcom consults on future of radio regulation and licensing

Ofcom today outlines a possible framework for future regulation and licensing of the radio sector. The framework takes into account the ongoing transition of analogue radio listening to digital platforms; including Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), digital television and the internet.
There are a number of challenges currently facing the radio sector. These include increased competition from […]

BBC Response To OFCOMs Digital Dividend Review

The BBC today submitted its response to Ofcom’s public consultation on the Digital Dividend Review.
Ofcom has proposed a technology neutral auction of the radio spectrum released by the switch to all-digital television broadcasting between 2008 and 2012.
In its response, the BBC argues for the allocation of spectrum to Public Service Broadcasters to develop free-to-air, universally […]

The next community radio licensing round

The first round of licensing community radio services is drawing to a close. This has been a very successful round, with 93 licence awards made so far. A diverse range of services is now starting to operate in communities all around the UK. Community radio is tailored to the needs of the target community, involving […]

A new framework for Public Service Broadcasting

Ofcom has published the second phase of its statutory review of public service broadcasting, setting out key proposals to maintain and strengthen public service television in the digital age.
Section 264 of the Communications Act 2003 requires Ofcom to report on the effectiveness of the existing public service broadcasters – BBC , ITV, Channel […]

Draft Community Radio Order 2004

Transcript of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation - Draft Community Radio Order 2004.
The Community Radio Order 2004 was accepted in parliament on Tuesday 13 July 2004 paving the way for applications from Community Organisations for long term licences to broadcast. The Committee discussion ranged from the definition of Community Radio through to […]

Community Radio

Ofcom is pleased to announce that it has decided to extend the period of the pilot scheme for Community Radio for a further year, until 31 December 2004. Licence extensions will be subject to frequency availability and to Ofcom being satisfied that the licensees have the ability to continue and are delivering on the promises […]