Guidelines View by Section 1. THE BBC'S EDITORIAL VALUES Introduction Editorial Values BBC Charter and Agreement 2. USING THE GUIDELINES Introduction Roles and Responsibilities Principles and Practices Editorial Justification Guidance Other Sources of Advice 3. ACCURACY Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Gathering Material Finding Contributors Note Taking Avoiding Misleading Audiences Managing Online Content Checking Programmes Correcting Mistakes 4. IMPARTIALITY Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Breadth and Diversity of Opinion Controversial Subjects News, Current Affairs and Factual Output Drama, Entertainment and Culture Contentious Views and Possible Offence Consensus, Campaigns and Scrutiny Elections and Referendums Impartiality in Series and Over Time Personal View Content 5. HARM AND OFFENCE Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Audience Expectations Content Information The Watershed and Scheduling for TV, Radio and Online Live Output Language Violence Intimidation and Humiliation Nudity Sex Portrayal Alcohol, Smoking, Solvent Abuse and Illegal Drugs Suicide, Attempted Suicide, Self-Harm and Eating Disorders Imitative Behaviour Tragic Events Hypnotism, Exorcism, the Occult and the Paranormal Flashing Images, Strobing and Images of Very Brief Duration Acquired Programmes 6. FAIRNESS, CONTRIBUTORS AND CONSENT Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Contributors and Informed Consent Anonymity Contributors, Access Agreements and Editorial Independence Deception Intimidation and Humiliation Right of Reply Refusals to Take Part Portrayal of Real People in Drama Safety and Welfare of Contributors 7. PRIVACY Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Privacy and Consent Secret Recording Webcams CCTV, Third Party Webcams and Other Material from Outside Sources Doorstepping Tag-Along Raids Reporting Death, Suffering and Distress Personal Information 8. REPORTING CRIME AND ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Reporting Crime Dealing with Criminals and Perpetrators of Anti-Social Behavoiur Dealing with Witnesses and Victims of Crime Investigations into Crime and Anti-Social Behavoiur 9. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AS CONTRIBUTORS Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Safeguarding the Welfare of Under 18s Informed Consent for Children and Young People The Impact of a Contribution 10. POLITICS, PUBLIC POLICY AND POLLS Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Reporting UK Political Parties Political Interviews and Contributions Parliamentary Broadcasting Political Broadcasts Elections Opinion Polls, Surveys and Votes 11. WAR, TERROR AND EMERGENCIES Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Accuracy and Impartiality Identifying Victims Demonstrations, Disturbances and Riots Staged Events Threats and Hoaxes Hijacking, Kidnapping, Hostage Taking and Sieges National Security and Counter Terrorism Hostile Environments, High Risk Activities and Events 12. RELIGION Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Practices 13. RE-USE AND REVERSIONING Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals General Accuracy Issues Fairness, Consent and Privacy Issues Harm and Offence Issues Syndication and Distribution on Non-BBC Channels and Spaces Requests for BBC Material from Third Parties 14. EDITORIAL INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE FROM EXTERNAL INTERESTS Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Product Placement Product Prominence Free and Reduced Cost Facilities, Products and Services Online Links to Third Party Websites Logos and Credits Online BBC Commercial Channels, Services and Products Game Shows Advertising and the BBC Brand BBC Support Services 15. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals News and Current Affairs Other Output Areas External Activities Declaration of Personal Interests Personal Benefits On-air Talent, Commercial Advertising, Promotional Activity and Endorsements Talent or Agent-owned Independent Production Companies 16. EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FUNDING Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Funding from BBC Commercial Services, the Open University and Co-Productions Co-Funding Ticket Sales, Makeovers, Location and Production Initiatives, Public Value Partnerships, Sponsored BBC On-Air Events, Sponsored Awards BBC Off-Air Events Joint Editorial Initiatives and Events Sponsored Third Party Events The National Lottery Charities 17. INTERACTING WITH OUR AUDIENCES Introduction Principles Mandatory Referrals Competitions Voting Awards Pre-recorded or Repeated Programmes Prizes The Interactivity Technical Advice and Contracts Unit (ITACU) Telephone Services Game Shows and Quizzes Talent Shows and Programmes Offering Life Changing Opportunities Phone-in Programmes, User Generated Content Online, Mobile Content, Games and Interactive TV 18. THE LAW Introduction Mandatory Referrals General Defamation Privacy Contempt Victims of Sexual Offences Other Reporting Restrictions Children and the Law Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Rights Data Protection Act 19. ACCOUNTABILITY Principles BBC Trust Ofcom Feedback and Complaints 20. APPENDIX 1: THE OFCOM BROADCASTING CODE 21. APPENDIX 2: CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COMPETITIONS AND VOTES 22. APPENDIX 3: STATEMENT OF POLICY ON ALTERNATIVE FINANCE 23. APPENDIX 4: FRAMEWORK FOR FUNDING PRIZES AND AWARDS 24. APPENDIX 5: GUIDELINES FOR BBC COMMERCIAL SERVICES ON EDITORIAL INTEGRITY AND INDEPENDENCE FROM EXTERNAL INTERESTS