Broadcasting of parliament at westminster
We must observe the rules of coverage laid down by Parliament for the broadcasting of proceedings in both the House of Commons and House of Lords, including committees in both houses. These include:
- no internal editing of speeches. When using two sections of a speech, a definite break must be provided to make clear the two sections are not continuous.
- no manipulation of the pictures or sound.
We can only use parliamentary material in news and factual programmes or for educational purposes.
We must not use any parliamentary recordings in light entertainment, fictional or drama programmes or items or programmes of political satire.