Submitted on Thursday 21st September 2023
Rejected on Tuesday 17th October 2023
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Broadcasters that advertise as news channels must be regulated as news channels.
Broadcasters that attempt to avoid impartiality laws pertaining to news broadcasters by registering as entertainment channels, should be forced under law to change their name or respect existing legislation.
Rogue broadcasters are using their status as entertainment channels to bypass existing impartiality legislation that their competitors are held to, while masquerading as news broadcasters.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Requirements relating to impartially are set out in the Broadcasting Code and are the responsibility of Ofcom. Further information is available here: www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/section-five-due-impartiality-accuracy
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