A Bill to create an independent body to monitor broadcasting impartiality at the British Broadcasting Corporation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
14 November 2018
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The Bill would create an independent watchdog to monitor the BBC’s impartiality across its broadcasting. It aims to ensure the BBC’s news and other programmes are fair and balanced by providing independent oversight and reporting on impartiality.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, meaning it has begun its passage but has several stages to go before a potential law.
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5 Sept 2017
Order for Second Reading on Friday 23 November, read and discharged. Bill withdrawn on Tuesday 13 November 2018.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
