ABP

- Rapport -

BBC 'BIASED' - IT'S OFFICIAL

BBC political coverage is biased and focuses predominantly on stories about England, according to the BBC Trust. A report for the Trust said that there was too much emphasis on Westminster

Par Cathal Ó Luain pour Celtic League le 25/06/08 12:46

BBC political coverage is biased and focuses predominantly on stories about England, according to the BBC Trust.

A report for the Trust said that there was too much emphasis on Westminster and stated the corporation was "falling short of its own high standards" and "failing to meet its core purpose of informing democracy".

The study was commissioned by the trust – the corporation's governing body – but anyone who believes that this indicates a desire by the BBC to 'turn over a new leaf' should think again as the report was only commissioned following a rising level of complaints that too many news stories were relevant only to England.

Sir Michael Lyons, the Chairman of the trust, has also been forced to concede that affection for the BBC diminished the further people lived from London. There was a feeling amongst a broad swathe of the UK population that they do not see issues which affect their lives reflected enough in BBC programmes.

The report stated that in respect of political coverage there was a "general bias" towards stories about England or reporting stories from an English perspective with an undue focus on the politics of Westminster and a complete disregard for the politics of the devolved assemblies.

It seems however that anyone expecting major changes will be disappointed. The Trust report was played down within hours of being issued - not least by the BBC!

Commenting on the report Pete Wishart MP, the SNP's broadcasting spokesman who gave evidence to the review, said the BBC was "failing to keep pace" with Scotland's evolving political and cultural life.

He renewed calls for the so-called "Scottish Six" news bulletin to replace the network BBC News at 6pm and which would deliver both Scottish, UK and International news with a Scottish perspective.

The BBC Trust impartiality report with appendices can be found on this web page:

(voir le site)

J B Moffatt Director of Information Celtic League

12/06/08

Voir aussi :

Michael D Higgins, président de la République d'Irlande, reçoit le Collier de l'Hermine à Dublin par Philippe Argouarch le 13/11/2024
Prix du livre insulaire 2025 par Culture, arts et lettres des îles le 12/11/2024
Forum de l’Arbre, de la Forêt et du Bois par ROND VERT le 13/11/2024
Ar Redadeg : remise des chèques pour le soutien de la langue bretonne par ChatGPT le 12/11/2024
Christian Troadec : J'étais un élément turbulent car je demandais un vrai plan de sauvegarde de la langue bretonne par Philippe Argouarch le 12/11/2024
Exposition des artistes plasticiens OSTRE'ART 2024 par I.R. le 11/11/2024
Inauguration à Carhaix : hommage émouvant à la poétesse Anjela Duval et à Sébastian ar Balp, figure des Bonnets Rouges par Philippe Argouarch le 09/11/2024
L’Union Démocratique Bretonne appelle les communes bretonnes à agir contre la crise du logement avec la nouvelle loi sur les meublés de tourisme par ChatGPT le 09/11/2024

The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on a broad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on socio-economic issues. TEL (UK) 01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609 (voir le site)

[ See all articles from Celtic League]

Vos 0 commentaires

Commenter :

Put your name here

ABP

Agir

Nous suivre