Requests for material
If the material itself has been broadcast or published on our websites then we should treat it in the same way as our own transmitted material. (See BBC Editorial Guidelines for Transmitted Material).
Nb If the requests are in connection with court proceedings or pending or active complaints procedures they must be referred to Litigation who may also consult Controller Editorial Policy
If material has not been broadcast/published, you must refer to Controller Editorial Policy. In addition all requests made in connection with legal proceedings and investigations or pending or active complaint procedures must be referred pre-transmission to Programme Legal Advice and post transmission to Litigation .