This section includes the extracts from the Ofcom Broadcasting Code (the regulatory body that oversees BBC and other broadcasters) that might pertain to the issues in the Panorama Episode that we’re trying to highlight.

<aside> ⚠️ (Mike): I am not an expert on Ofcom Broadcasting Code interpretation either. Opinions and conclusions below are my own and should not be treated as gospel or final truth.

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<aside> ❗ (Mike): This section uses old formatting / structure and is currently a work in progress. Utilise the (or it’s text variant - ‣) for your Stage 2 complaint.

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OBC Section 2 - Harm and Offence (3 relevant inclusions)

This section includes points regarding general duty of broadcasters to look out for harm, material misleading and importance of context.

Full Section 2 Guidance can be found below (external link and an attached file)

Section-2-Guidance-Notes.pdf

OBC Section 2.1 - Generally accepted standards, harm: health and wealth claims

OBC Section 2.2 - Material misleadingness

OBC Section 2.3 - Context and information

OBC Section 5 - Due impartiality and due accuracy

This section includes important points regarding due accuracy and due impartiality, as well as references to

OBC Section 5.1

OBC Section 5.5

OBC Section 5.7 - The preservation of due impartiality

OBC Section 7 - Fairness

OBC Section 7.6 - Dealing fairly with contributors and obtaining informed consent

OBC Section 7.9 - Opportunity to contribute and proper consideration of facts

OBC Section 8 - Privacy