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Selective use of evidence risks fuelling COVID misinformation, BSA warns

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has warned of the dangers of fuelling COVID-19 misinformation by selectively quoting reports or data out of context.

Public views sought on revised Broadcasting Standards Codebook

Public views are being sought on proposed changes to standards for TV and radio programmes to ensure they remain fit for today’s media and regulatory environment.

Misleading TV panel comments on COVID-19 and abortion breached standards

A panel discussion on APNA Television breached broadcasting standards with misleading comments about COVID-19 and the application of new abortion laws, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

Discrimination and denigration unlikely to apply to COVID-19 vaccination status, BSA finds

Comments about people based on their COVID-19 vaccination status are unlikely to be considered discrimination or denigration under broadcasting standards, the BSA has found.

New BSA guide clarifies types of complaints unlikely to succeed

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued new guidance for audiences and broadcasters about types of complaints that are unlikely to be upheld.

COVID-19 and elections help drive broadcasting complaints to a 10-year high

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has had its busiest year for complaints in more than a decade as COVID-19 and elections here and in the US drove high audience engagement with…

Comments about Jewish influence in Hollywood breached broadcasting standards

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has found MediaWorks were correct to uphold a complaint about a talkback discussion which referred to Jewish influence in Hollywood, and required no further action.

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