Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 54385

Broadcasting: Freedom of Expression

Tabled: 22 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Ofcom consultation on a proposed amendment to Rule 5.3 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code on freedom of speech.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Ofcom is required by legislation to draw up and enforce a Broadcasting Code. This Code must include rules to ensure that broadcast news is reported with due accuracy and presented with due impartiality. Ofcom must then keep the contents of the Code under ...

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