Guidelines
The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received.
Editorial Guidelines
Guidance
Editorial Policy Guidance Notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.
Think-tanks, Research Groups, Campaigners & Academics
We shouldn't automatically assume that contributors from other organisations, such as academics, journalists, researchers and representatives of charities are unbiased.
Read full articleMention of all such organisations, therefore, should normally include some context to ensure that the audience clearly understands the relevant organisation’s point of view.
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Latest News
- 17 May 2013Referrals Guidance
- 10 May 2013Editorial Policy Meeting in London - Thurs 16th May - Council Chamber, BH
- 26 Apr 2013Editorial Policy Meeting in Salford - 2pm Tues 30th April - 5th Floor Quay House
- 19 Apr 2013Editorial Policy Meeting in London - Thurs 25th April - Council Chamber, BH
- 02 Apr 2013Making Programmes Work for People with Visual or Hearing Impairment
Training Modules
Find out more about the Editorial Guidelines with the BBC Academy. Five new short modules have been added on crime, polls and surveys, partnerships and competitions - joining the existing modules explaining Accuracy, Impartiality, Strong Language, Violence, Secret Recording, Consent, Children and many other issues.
View the latest training module
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From Guidelines > Appendix 5: Editorial Integrity and Independence from External Interests for BBC Commercial Services
BBC Commercial Channels, Services and Products
From Guidelines > Section 14: Editorial Integrity and Independence from External Interests
Dealing with Criminals and Perpetrators of Anti-Social Behaviour
From Guidelines > Section 8: Reporting Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour
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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
Election Guidelines for Police and Crime Commissioners in England (except London) and Wales.
From Guidance > Election Guidelines 2012
Part 1: Hosting, Moderation and Escalation
From Guidance > Moderation, Hosting, Escalation and User Management
From Guidance > Links and Feeds
From Guidance > Live Output
