Broadcasters that advertise as news channels must be regulated as news channels.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Requirements relating to impartially are set out in the Broadcasting Code and are the responsibility of Ofcom. Further information is available here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/section-five-due-impartiality-accuracy

Timeline

21 Sep 2023	Petition opened for signatures
17 Oct 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 17 Oct 2023

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