important all the acronyms for the words eg. (BARB)

 IPSO- independent press standards org

ASA- advertising standards authority 

OFCOM- office of communication 

BBFC- British board of film classification

BARB- Broadcasters Audience Research Board

Code of practise 

1. Accuracy 

2.Privacy

3.Harrasment 

4.intrusion into grief or shock 

5.reporting suicide/ care should be taken to ensure nothing bad is said 

6.children/ under 16 must have parents permission and interview mustn't interfere with school.

7.children in sex cases/ under 16 cannot under any circumstances be identified as a victim or witness in the interview

8.hospitals

9.ect.....


ASA 10 prohibeted things for TV

10.1

Advertisements for products or services coming within the recognised character of or specifically concerned with these are not acceptable:

10.1.1

breath-testing devices and products that are intended to mask the effects of alcohol

10.1.2

betting systems and products that are intended to facilitate winning games of chance

10.1.3

all tobacco products. Also non-tobacco products or services that share a name, emblem or other feature with a tobacco product (as provided for by rule 10.4), rolling papers and filters. This rule does not apply to advertisements for products which are regulated by section 33

10.1.4

guns (including replica guns), gun clubs and offensive weapons. "Offensive weapons" are items made or adapted to cause injury. References to clay pigeon shoots are permitted only as part of a wider range of outdoor pursuits

10.1.5

prostitution and sexual massage services

10.1.6

obscene material. "Obscene material" is material that offends against the Obscene Publications Act 1959 (as amended)

10.1.7

products for the treatment of alcohol and illegal-substance dependence. Services offering treatment of alcohol and illegal-substance dependence are acceptable if they comply with rule 11.10

10.1.8

pyramid promotional schemes. "Pyramid promotional schemes" are those in which consumers pay or give other consideration for the opportunity to receive compensation that is derived primarily from the introduction of other consumers into the scheme, not the sale or consumption of products

10.1.9

the acquisition or disposal of units in collective investment schemes not authorised or recognised by the FCA, without the prior approval of BCAP.

10.1.10

Television only – Escort agencies


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