Ofcom probes BBC, ITV on abuse programs
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 15 November 2012
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Ofcom is investigating BBC and ITV for their handling of child abuse allegations aired recently. Both broadcasters have initiated their own disciplinary actions.Summary
LONDON: Britain's media regulator said on Thursday it had started investigations into the airing of child abuse allegations by BBC and ITV.
The BBC and ITV have both started their own disciplinary proceedings after false allegations were aired earlier this month against a leading Conservative Party figure from the 1980s who has threatened to sue for damages.
"The first (investigation) relates to a Newsnight report broadcast on 2 November into child sex abuse allegations," Ofcom said in a statement.
"The second relates to the disclosure of a list of individuals alleged to be linked to child sex abuse on ITV's This Morning, broadcast on 8 November," it added in a statement.- Reuters
Key Points
- Investigations initiated by Ofcom into BBC and ITV.
- Child abuse allegations linked to a Conservative Party figure.
- False allegations previously aired, prompting legal threats.
- BBC's Newsnight and ITV's This Morning involved in the reports.
- Disciplinary proceedings started by both broadcasters.
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