Guidelines
The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received.
Editorial Policy Guidance Notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.
Read and download the Election Guidelines and Guidance for the May elections in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Read full articleThe Election Period is now underway for elections in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The Election Guidelines have come into effect for BBC output in the UK and Nations and Regions covering the elections and other political issues.
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Read and download the Guidelines for anyone reporting the forthcoming referendum on the voting system.
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Find out more about the Editorial Guidelines with the BBC Academy. Short modules are available now explaining Accuracy, Impartiality, Strong Language, Violence, Secret Recording, Consent, Children and many other issues.
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Contributors, Access Agreements and Editorial Independence
From Guidelines > Section 6: Fairness, Contributors and Consent
Code of Conduct for Competitions and Votes
From Guidelines > Appendix 2: Code of Conduct for Competitions and Voting
Phone-in Programmes, User Generated Content Online, Mobile Content, Games and Interactive TV
From Guidelines > Section 17: Interacting with our Audiences
Talent Shows and Programmes Offering Life-Changing Opportunities
From Guidelines > Section 17: Interacting with our Audiences
Guidance
From Guidance > Informed Consent
Part A: Detailed Guidance on Competitions
From Guidance > Audience Interactivity (Competitions, Votes and Awards)
Preface: The Role of the Interactive Technical Advice and Contracts Unit (ITACU)
From Guidance > Audience Interactivity (Competitions, Votes and Awards)
From Guidance > Live Output
From Guidance > Financial Journalism
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