[cma-l] Ofcom invites comments on measurement framework for media plurality

[CMA-L]

Ofcom is inviting comments
<http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/plurality-cfi/> on how best
to measure media plurality, after a request by the Secretary of State for
Ofcom to lead the development of a measurement framework.

This request follows the conclusions of a consultation by the Department
for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which determined the scope of the
measurement framework.

Media plurality contributes to a well-functioning democratic society by
ensuring a diversity of viewpoints and by preventing any one media owner
having too much influence over public opinion and the political agenda.

In September 2014, the Secretary of State asked Ofcom to develop a set of
indicators for this framework and to decide on the most appropriate metrics
for these.

Ofcom has been asked to develop this work in consultation with industry and
is therefore inviting stakeholders to provide input. We also plan to issue
a consultation in 2015 on the proposals for the indicators to include in
the measurement framework.

Developing this measurement framework will allow a future baseline
assessment on the state of media plurality in the UK.

The call for inputs document is published on Ofcom’s website
<http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/plurality-cfi/>. Responses
must be submitted by *27 November 2014*.

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