Ofcom: An Evaluation of UK Broadcast Journalism Regulation of News and Current Affairs
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MEDIA LAW AND REGULATION 1
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Introduction
Ofcom: An evaluation of UK Broadcast journalism regulation of news and current affairs
is an article by Christ Frost and talks about ethics in UK journalism.
According to the author, Ofcom is the broadcasting regulatory of the UK which came
into existence in 2003. The body is setup under communications ACT, and some of the duties
include; ensuring that there is optimal use of electro-magnetic spectrum, high-quality range of
electric communications, and protecting audiences against infringement of privacy and privacy.
This literature aims at looking at Ofcom's activities about its functions in the UK. The literature
particularly identifies the trends in complaints issued against Ofcom and give necessary
recommendations on changes that can be made. In the UK, when people want to complain about
unfair treatment or the standards of broadcasting, they complain to Ofcom. According to the
author, for a complaint to be made, a form has to be ordered by phone, or by post and can also be
downloaded online. Once Ofcom receives the complaint they review and when a case is
established they forward to a broadcaster so that a response is given. When a response is given,
Ofcom upholds or resolves the dispute. If a dispute is not resolved, Ofcom makes arrangements
on adjudication. In regards to cases which are more serious, more serious consequences are
involved. This may include suspension of license, financial fines or penalties. Ofcom also
gathers data and publishes reports after every fortnight and annually on complaints and statistics
gathered (Frost, 2012 pg. 34-50).
This piece also talks about Ofcom's broadcasting code which requires them to have a
code, which complaints can be measured against. The codes are legislated under The
broadcasting Act Commission. Different issues have drawn some complaints with Jerry Springer
Introduction
Ofcom: An evaluation of UK Broadcast journalism regulation of news and current affairs
is an article by Christ Frost and talks about ethics in UK journalism.
According to the author, Ofcom is the broadcasting regulatory of the UK which came
into existence in 2003. The body is setup under communications ACT, and some of the duties
include; ensuring that there is optimal use of electro-magnetic spectrum, high-quality range of
electric communications, and protecting audiences against infringement of privacy and privacy.
This literature aims at looking at Ofcom's activities about its functions in the UK. The literature
particularly identifies the trends in complaints issued against Ofcom and give necessary
recommendations on changes that can be made. In the UK, when people want to complain about
unfair treatment or the standards of broadcasting, they complain to Ofcom. According to the
author, for a complaint to be made, a form has to be ordered by phone, or by post and can also be
downloaded online. Once Ofcom receives the complaint they review and when a case is
established they forward to a broadcaster so that a response is given. When a response is given,
Ofcom upholds or resolves the dispute. If a dispute is not resolved, Ofcom makes arrangements
on adjudication. In regards to cases which are more serious, more serious consequences are
involved. This may include suspension of license, financial fines or penalties. Ofcom also
gathers data and publishes reports after every fortnight and annually on complaints and statistics
gathered (Frost, 2012 pg. 34-50).
This piece also talks about Ofcom's broadcasting code which requires them to have a
code, which complaints can be measured against. The codes are legislated under The
broadcasting Act Commission. Different issues have drawn some complaints with Jerry Springer
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