All Regulation articles – Page 132
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'Sleazebuster' chosen as chair of Voda
The Video On Demand Association (Voda), the body which oversees the self-regulation of the VOD industry, has appointed former parliamentary 'sleazebuster' Elizabeth Filkin as its inaugural chair. Filkin will work one or two days a month investigating and adjudicating complaints and ensuring that VOD operators adhere to their voluntary codes ...
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NewsPact claims victory in fight for rights
The biggest shake-up in the UK's independent sector was heralded this week after Ofcom agreed new codes of practice for broadcasters in their dealings with indies.
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NewsITC fires off parting shot at ITV
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has fired a parting shot at ITV's news and factual coverage in its final assessment of public service broadcasting before it hands over control to Ofcom.
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NewsIndie codes set for 6 January
The new broadcaster codes of practice for dealing with commissions from independent producers are set to be published on 6 January.
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Ofcom criticised over higher cost
Ofcom this week found itself under fire from broadcasters - after revealing that its operating costs of£164m would be 27% higher than the five regulators it is replacing.
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BBC puts Charter debate onto TV
The BBC is developing a series of programmes to allow viewers to take part in the government's public consultation on the future of the corporation.
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ITC unveils 12 all-time top complaints
The Independent Television Commission (ITC), set to be replaced in a fortnight by Ofcom, signed off this week by unveiling a list of the most complained about programmes in its 13-year history.
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ITC fines Sky£50,000 for faked report
Sky news has been forced to pay a£50,000 fine for broadcasting a faked report from a Royal Navy submarine during the Iraq war.
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NewsOfcom to cost£164m
The cost of setting up and running new super regulator Ofcom was this week put at£164m - 27% higher than the combined costs of the regulators it is replacing.
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NewsMPs attack Ofcom privacy stance
Ofcom has come under fire from MPs over its plans to hold board meetings in private.
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NewsJowell kicks off BBC Charter review
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has kicked off the BBC Charter renewal process, launching a major public consultation on the future of the corporation.
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NewsOfcom appoints chief economist
Ofcom has made its latest key appointment in the run-up to its official establishment on 29 December with Dr. Helen Weeds being brought in as chief economist.
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EC may revise premier league contracts
The European Competition Commission, headed by Mario Monti, has indicated that the Premier League's TV rights contract with BSkyB may be shortened from three years to just one year. Monti said this week that long contracts can create 'serious problems'.
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NewsOfcom appoints consumer chair
New super-regulator Ofcom has appointed Colette Bowe to the key post of chairman of its independent consumer panel.
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NewsOfcom bemoans current affairs output
A senior figure at Ofcom has launched an attack on the state of current affairs on British television and hinted that the new super-regulator will take steps to reverse the slide.
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NewsJowell to kick off BBC charter review next week
Media Secretary Tessa Jowell will use a key engagement with broadcasters next week to launch the long-awaited review of the BBC's Charter.
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Ofcom clears sales deal
Ofcom has paved the way for Channel 4, Five and BSkyB to merge their advertising sales divisions after it withdrew the Independent Television Commission's rules on the joint selling of airtime.