Lesson plan
Broadcasting Code
The Broadcasting Code (2020) is a code of practice issued by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the UK that requires standards of good conduct for broadcasters. This elaborates on the Communications Act 2003 section 319 and others, on duties of broadcasters to contribute positively to public life by preventing hate speech, being impartial, accurate, reflecting UK diversity, and other duties.
Article summary
The Broadcasting Code (2020) is a code of practice issued by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the UK that requires standards of good conduct for broadcasters. This elaborates on the Communications Act 2003 section 319 and others, on duties of broadcasters to contribute positively to public life by preventing hate speech, being impartial, accurate, reflecting UK diversity, and other duties.
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Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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