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Home > TV > Information for TV Broadcasting Industry > Broadcast Guidance > Ofcom Broadcast Code Guidance
Ofcom Broadcast Code Guidance
Note: The Ofcom Broadcasting Code (2009) took effect on 16 December 2009 and covers all programmes broadcast on or after 16 December 2009. Programmes broadcast prior to 16 December 2009 are covered by the 2005 Code which came into effect on 25 July 2005 (with the exception of Rule 10.17 which came into effect on 1 July 2005). The 2005 Code can be found at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/codes/bcode_2005. The 2005 Code Guidance can be found at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/ifi/guidance/bguidance_2005/.
This guidance was last updated on the date indicated on the covering page.
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section One - Protecting the under 18s
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Two - Harm and Offence
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Three - Crime
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Four - Religion
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Five - Due Impartiality and Due Accuracy and Undue Prominence of Views and Opinions
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Six - Elections and Referendums
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Seven - Fairness
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Eight - Privacy
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Nine - Sponsorship
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Broadcasting Code Guidance Notes: Section Ten - Commercial References and Other Matters
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