[cma-l] Rules & Regs

Mon Jan 16 23:02:11 GMT 2017

A definition of "person providing the service" is probably useful here. It
isn't the presenter, as I understand it. You have much more freedom than
you'd think you do.

You're best to consult with someone like Paul Chantler or Daniel Owen.

J

On Mon., 16 Jan. 2017, 22:55 Martin Steers, <martin at martinsteers.co.uk>
wrote:

> Hiya,
>
> It falls under section five of the broadcasting code.
>
>
> https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code#
>
> Here:
>
>
> https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/86307/bc2015-07-section_5_due_impartialitiy.pdf
>
> and here
>
> https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/24534/section5.pdf
>
> I dont want to do a mass copy paste, and I provide this with the
> understanding that I am not a lawyer or qualified to give legal advice (ha!)
>
> 5.4 Programmes in the services (listed above) must exclude all expressions
> of the views and opinions of the person providing the service on matters of
> political and industrial controversy and matters relating to current public
> policy (unless that person is speaking in a legislative forum or in a court
> of law). Views and opinions relating to the provision of programme services
> are also excluded from this requirement.
>
>
>
>
>
> On 16 January 2017 at 09:57, admin <admin at edenfm.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Hi Alex
>
> <<or to engage in activities intended to influence the decisions of
> statutory bodies (eg it’s illegal for a radio station to support a campaign
> against the closure of a local hospital or library) >>
>
> I have heard a community station do exactly that a year or so ago
> regarding a library.
>
> I've looked for a specific rule about not influencing statutory bodies in
> the codes, but can't seem to find it.
>
> If you or someone could point me to the approporate paragraph, I'd
> appreciate that.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Nigel-
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Alex Gray, Two Lochs Radio <tlr at gairloch.co.uk>
> *To:* 'The Community Media Association Discussion List'
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> *Sent:* Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:22 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services)
> Bill2016-17 - stream
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> It can be political when it concerns its own future.
>
>
>
> Under the Broadcasting Act and Ofcom codes, radio stations are not
> permitted to be politically partial or to engage in activities intended to
> influence the decisions of statutory bodies (eg it’s illegal for a radio
> station to support a campaign against the closure of a local hospital or
> library) **BUT** there is one exception in law, and that is when the
> decisions could have a direct effect on the activities or future prospects
> of the radio station.
>
>
>
> Alex
>
>
>
> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:
> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] *On Behalf Of *Ian Hickling
> *Sent:* 14 January 2017 09:23
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> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill
> 2016-17 - stream
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> I thought Community Radio had to  be non-political?
>
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> Ian Hickling
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> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Clive Glover <
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> *Sent:* 13 January 2017 13:46:41
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> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill
> 2016-17 - stream
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>
> Slightly weird. Conservative Government arguing for not for profit MUX
> providers and Labour Shadow Minister asking why commercial bidders
> excluded!
>
>
>
> New politics indeed...
>
>
>
> Clive Glover
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>
> Radio Verulam, St Albans
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> On 13 Jan 2017, at 12:10, CMA-L wrote:
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> Parliament TV stream:
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> http://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/33cd1b3f-d7eb-4bfb-9842-d3660135f4f0
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