BBC Privatisation Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

12 May 2016

In Plain English

AI-generated

This hypothetical bill would create a legal framework for privatising the BBC, specifying how the corporation's assets and operations could be transferred to private ownership and what conditions would apply to such a sale. It would also set out changes to funding and governance, and include safeguards for staff, public service obligations, and audiences.

Key Points

Establishes a legal framework for privatising the BBC, including criteria and timetable for any sale or transfer.
Details how assets, contracts, and personnel could move to private ownership, and how funding and public service obligations would be maintained or altered.
Sets up regulatory oversight with protections for staff (including pensions) and for ensuring continued public value and accountability.

Who is affected?

BBC employees and pensionersLicence fee payers and the general publicBBC contractors and suppliersPotential buyers/investorsBBC management and boardAudiences across the UK

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - BBC Privatisation

1 Jan 1970

The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.

This Bill was presented to Parliament on 29 June 2015. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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