21-05-2024, 07:48 PM
(21-05-2024, 11:36 AM)Brekkie Wrote: Although given their flagship presenter and a couple of others on the books are highly associated with Reform that raises other questions.I wonder if a factor in OFCOM responding this way now is due to them having to recently clarify that "the same rules and assessment process apply to all broadcasters".
It's quite odd OFCOM have not issued the sanction at the time of announcing the breach - perhaps it's common now to permit the broadcaster to present further mitigation or perhaps they are considering it warrants more than the requirement to broadcast the verdict. It's surprising previous breaches didn't warrant that but I'm struggling to think of the last time I saw such an OFCOM statement on any channel.
As reported by Byline Times the Good Law Project had notified Ofcom that they...
Quote:intended to apply for a judicial review of its approach to GB News unless it made clear that it had not changed its policy on due impartiality in the case of smaller, non-public service, broadcastersFull article: bylinetimes.com
One could suggest they now feel the need to be actively be seen to be taking action. Also, with the election on the horizon they may be keen to prevent similar incidents reoccurring.
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TV Forum.