[cma-l] [Fwd: Ofcom Update: Ofcom's new guidance on protecting under eighteens in programmes]

[Jaqui Devereux]

For those of you working with young people, please see updated 
Broadcasting Code from Ofcom

Best wishes

Jaqui


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Subject: 	Ofcom Update: Ofcom's new guidance on protecting under
eighteens in programmes
Date: 	Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:03:09 +0000
From: 	Updates <Updates at ofcom.org.uk>
To: 	Undisclosed recipients: ;



Ofcom has today published new guidance for broadcasters on the
participation of young people in programmes.



The guidance follows research by Ofcom and supports the existing
Broadcasting Code rules in this area. It sets out recommendations for
broadcasters to assist them in complying with the Code rules on under
eighteens.



Please use the links below for further details.



News release:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/12/nr_20071212a



Guidance for Rules 1.26 and 1.27 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code on the
involvement of people under-eighteen in programmes

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/guidance/bguidance/guidance1.pdf



Research Report:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/research/tv/reports/children_in_programmes/



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