Guidelines
The Editorial Guidelines are the BBC's values and standards. They apply to all our content, wherever and however it is received.
Editorial Guidelines
Guidance
Editorial Policy Guidance Notes supplement the Editorial Guidelines, with further explanation of their themes and practical tips.
Election & Referendum Guidelines
Guidelines for this year's European and local elections, and the Scottish Referendum have been published.
Read full articleThe College of Journalism is organising workshops covering both the elections and the referendum, with advice on guidelines
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Latest News
- 09 May 2014London Meeting - 22nd May - Unpublishing
- 15 Apr 2014New Editorial Guidelines for BBC World Service Group on External Relationships and Funding
- 03 Apr 2014Change to start of election period
- 18 Mar 2014London Meeting - Thurs 27th March - Contributors and Consent
- 13 Mar 2014Election & Referendum Guidelines
Training Modules
Find out more about the Editorial Guidelines with the BBC Academy. Five new short modules have been added on crime, polls and surveys, partnerships and competitions - joining the existing modules explaining Accuracy, Impartiality, Strong Language, Violence, Secret Recording, Consent, Children and many other issues.
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Contributors, Access Agreements and Editorial Independence
From Guidelines > Section 6: Fairness, Contributors and Consent
Code of Conduct for Competitions and Votes
From Guidelines > Appendix 2: Code of Conduct for Competitions and Voting
Phone-in Programmes, User Generated Content Online, Mobile Content, Games and Interactive TV
From Guidelines > Section 17: Interacting with our Audiences
Talent Shows and Programmes Offering Life-Changing Opportunities
From Guidelines > Section 17: Interacting with our Audiences
