#r4today The cancelled "leading academic" interviewed earlier on the Today Programme by Nick Robinson in a nothing burger story boosted by the BBC, presumably to keep "traans issues" on the boil. #GCbeebies
Surely whether an expression is clear or not, depends on what one is trying to say? #BBC #GCbeebies #BBCcomplaints
#BethUpton #MediaBias #GCbeebies
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A glimpse into the inside machinations in the #BBC concerning the language used to describe trans people and editorial guidelines concerning trans people. #GCbeebies
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#BBC #Ofcom #GCbeebies
Absolutely shameful that a regulator has to be dragged kicking and screaming to do its job.
That phrase again, redolent of gay people being "confused."
"children and young people questioning their gender identity"
This clip from a @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social documentary.
#BBC #GCbeebies #TransKids
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-standards/section-five-due-impartiality-accuracy A screen capture of footnotes at the bottom of the page on the BBC web site containing links to the BBC Editorial Guidelines 2025. The words "However, Rule 5.13 of Undue Prominence of Views and Opinions does not apply to the BBC" are highlighted. Footnotes [1] The section of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code that relates to this is 5: Due Impartiality and Due Accuracy and Undue Prominence of Views and Opinions. However, Rule 5.13 of Undue Prominence of Views and Opinions does not apply to the BBC. ↩ [2] For information about impartiality during referendums and elections, see Section 10: Politics and Public Policy. ↩ [3] Guidance: Personal Use of Social Media. ↩
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The framing and language appear highly biased and circumlocutory.