Broadcasting_Act_1996

Broadcasting Act 1996

Broadcasting Act 1996

United Kingdom legislation

The Broadcasting Act 1996 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act, among other things, amended the Broadcasting Act 1990, and made provision for the Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events.

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Provisions

The Act forms part of broadcast law in the UK. The Act is most notable for its creation of Ofcom's listed sporting events[1] which are events of national interest which are given protected status.

The Act also ammends the Broadcasting Act 1990 to in regards to the funding model for Channel 4.[2]

The Act creates a framework for broadcast development,[3] sets out the merger of Broadcasting Standards Council and the Broadcasting Complaints Commission to form the Broadcasting Standards Commission,[3] and the transfer of property, rights and liabilities relating to the BBC networks.[3]

Additionally, the Act makes provision for the issuing of digital television broadcasting.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Woodhouse, John (3 May 2022). "Broadcasting: listed sporting events". House of Commons Library. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. [2]
    "BFI Screenonline: 1996 Broadcasting Act". www.screenonline.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  3. [3]
    "Professional Studies for Screen-based media". Bournemouth University. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
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