Rejected petition Don't sack Jeremy Clarkson

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Jeremy Clarkson's comments about the public sector strikes were made in his usual tongue-in-cheek style.He is one of the of the BBC's best presenters, bringing humour to topical discussion: outrageous comment is what the viewer expects and wants from him and so, what he gives them. 'Outrage' should be addressed in a further programme to allow such opinion also to be voiced. I would urge the government to protect freedom of speech and opinion in our media.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

This is a matter for the BBC.

It is a long-standing principle that the Government does not interfere in programme matters. It is important to maintain the principle of freedom of expression which political interference could undermine.

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Date submitted 1 December 2011
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