Editorial Guidelines

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Guidelines

The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received.

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Guidance

Editorial Policy Guidance Notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.

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Guidelines for BBC Commercial Services

New Editorial Guidelines have been published for BBC Commercial Services on Editorial Integrity and Independence from External Interests

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All programmes made by the BBC, or an independent producer for broadcast on BBC licence fee funded services, must be free of product placement.

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House of Lords Communications Committee

Watch David Jordan (Director of Editorial Policy and Standards) and George Entwistle (Director of Vision) discuss compliance now and in the future at the Select Committee.

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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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