29-09-2023, 09:15 AM
The old and new "rules" cover all who have a face on Tv (or voice on radio)
or are employed by the BBC.
As a result of the Lineker incident and the Hardie report the Guidance has changed to clarify for everyone
and it brings in a new category of Flagship Programme or Presenter who are more restricted than the average BBC employee.
but less so than "Individuals working in news and current affairs (across all divisions) and factual journalism production"
(but note what factual Journalism is - this may also be seen as a change)
The guidance for personal social media has not changed.
or are employed by the BBC.
As a result of the Lineker incident and the Hardie report the Guidance has changed to clarify for everyone
and it brings in a new category of Flagship Programme or Presenter who are more restricted than the average BBC employee.
but less so than "Individuals working in news and current affairs (across all divisions) and factual journalism production"
(but note what factual Journalism is - this may also be seen as a change)
The guidance for personal social media has not changed.