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End entirely the BBC's self-regulating complaints procedure.
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671 signatures
What the petition asks
The BBC is currently in charge of it own complaints procedure. Only after three phases can a complaint be referred to Ofcom. I have, on multiple occasions, complained about BBC content from television and radio and not once has my complaint been upheld.
I have requested statistical details of how many complaints are given rulings in favour of the complainant and no information has been provided. The BBC should not be able to self-regulate in this way. It is funded by the TV Licence fee and the tax payer and should therefore be accountable to its audience. The BBC should not be self-regulating and all complaints should be made directly to Ofcom. Ofcom should provide a comprehensive response to the complainant and full statistical transparency.
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
671
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Oct 2017
Closed
6 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.