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      TV and radio broadcasting codes

      The Ofcom Broadcasting Code

      The Ofcom Broadcasting Code outlines the rules by which programmes broadcast on television and radio in the UK must abide

      Here you will find Ofcom’s codes and rules for TV and radio services including the Broadcasting Code, the Code on the Scheduling of Television Advertising and the Code on Television Access Services.

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      • Guidance for TV and radio

      • Code on the scheduling on television advertising

      • Code on sports and other listed events

      • Code on television access services

      • Code on electronic programme guides

      • Legacy codes


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      In this section

      • The Ofcom Broadcasting Code
      • Code on the scheduling of television advertising
      • Code on sports and listed events
      • Code on TV access services
      • Code on EPGs
      • Code on the prevention of undue discrimination between broadcast advertisers
      • Regulation of e-cigarette advertising, sponsorship and product placement
      • Legacy codes
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