All articles tagged with #editorial guidelines
Originally Published 23 days ago — by BBC
The BBC has overhauled its editorial standards committee following criticism over its handling of a misleading edit of Donald Trump's speech in a Panorama program, leading to high-profile resignations and a lawsuit from Trump. The new committee aims to improve transparency and responsiveness to editorial issues, while the BBC maintains its current editing guidelines.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
A BBC review found that the Gaza documentary breached accuracy guidelines due to lack of disclosure about the narrator's family ties to Hamas, with the production company bearing most responsibility. The BBC acknowledged oversight failures and announced measures to improve oversight and editorial standards, including new leadership roles and stricter scrutiny processes.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
A BBC documentary about Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy by not disclosing that the child narrator was the son of a Hamas official. The review found responsibility mainly with the production company, Hoyo Films, but also some accountability for the BBC. The BBC has acknowledged failures and is taking steps to improve accountability and prevent future issues, amid ongoing scrutiny and calls for transparency.