Codes & Guidance Notes

Programme Code

This version of the Code is effective from January 2002.

Foreword
Section 1:
Family Viewing Policy, Offence to Good Taste and Decency, Portrayal of Violence and Respect for Human Dignity
Section 2:
Privacy, fairness and gathering of information
Section 3:
Impartiality
Section 4:
Party Political and Parliamentary Broadcasting
Section 5:
Terrorism, Crime, Anti-Social Behaviour, etc
Section 6:
Charitable Appeals and Publicity for Charities
Section 7:
Religion
Section 8:
Commercial References in Programmes
Appendix 1:
Extracts from the Broadcasting Act 1990
Appendix 2:
Statement of Common Principles on the Portrayal of Violence on Television
Appendix 3:
The Broadcasting Standards Commission
Appendix 4:
Relevant Legislation