Rejected petition Broadcasters that advertise as news channels must be regulated as news channels.

Broadcasters that attempt to avoid impartiality laws pertaining to news broadcasters by registering as entertainment channels, should be forced under law to change their name or respect existing legislation.

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Rogue broadcasters are using their status as entertainment channels to bypass existing impartiality legislation that their competitors are held to, while masquerading as news broadcasters.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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

Requirements relating to impartially are set out in the Broadcasting Code and are the responsibility of Ofcom. Further information is available here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-codes/broadcast-code/section-five-due-impartiality-accuracy

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Date submitted 21 September 2023
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