In June 2004 the BBC published this report into editorial issues raised by the Hutton Inquiry.
The review was conducted by Ronald Neil, former Director of BBC News and Current Affairs. The report laid out recommendations and guidelines to strengthen BBC journalism.
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The Neil Report - Statement by the Board of Governors PDF (215KB)
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