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Closed petition Create an independent commission to appoint the Chair and Board of the BBC

We want the BBC's Royal Charter to be amended to remove the Government's role in the appointment of the Chair and other Board members. These appointments should be made by a new commission, independent of Government.

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Date closed 17 September 2023
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Closed petition Create an independent commission to appoint the Chair and Board of the BBC