Access agreements & consent
Many organisations, ranging from police forces to schools, require the BBC to enter into written agreements in return for facilitating access to their premises or staff. This can be a useful way of formalising the terms under which consent for access or other contributions is granted.
We must not sign access agreements that surrender the BBC's editorial control, or otherwise compromise our editorial integrity. Editorial control requires the BBC or Independents working for the BBC to retain the right to record material as freely as possible, as well as to edit accurately, impartially and fairly.
If unacceptable conditions are imposed we should withdraw from the project. Advice is available from Editorial Policy. When access agreements cover other areas, including rights, re-use and facility fees, Legal and Business Affairs should be consulted.