A government review has suggested that regulatory oversight of the BBC should be passed to media watchdog Ofcom.
Ex-Bank of England deputy governor David Clementi’s independent report would end the broadcaster’s self-regulation with the closure of the BBC Trust, having been appointed by the culture minister, John Whittingdale, last September to measure up the broadcaster before the renewal of the BBC charter later this year.
As part of the review, Clementi, formerly chairman of Virgin Money and Prudential, called for the “fundamental reform of the system of governance and regulation” at the BBC.
He said: “The BBC Trust model is flawed. It conflates Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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