OFCOM:

Ofcom regulate TV, Radio and video on demand sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services and airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

 

"Our duties come from Parliament. Our priority is to look after you, and we sometimes do this by promoting competition among companies we regulate."

We make sure:

• people are able to use communications services, including broadband;

• a range of companies provide quality television and radio programmes that appeal to diverse audiences;

• viewers and listeners are protected from harmful or offensive material on TV, radio and on-demand;

• people are protected from unfair treatment in programmes, and don’t have their privacy invaded;

• the universal postal service covers all UK addresses six days a week, with standard pricing; and

• the radio spectrum is used in the most effective way

https://www.ofcom.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT PRESS ORGANISATION (IPSO):

IPSO is the  independent regulator for the newspaper and magazine industry based in the UK, they conduct their own investigations into editorial content of newspapers and magazines and the conduct of journalists. 

They make sure:

• make sure that member newspapers and magazines follow the Editors' Code.

• investigate complaints about printed and online material that may breach the Editors’ Code.

•  can make newspapers and magazines publish corrections or adjudications if they breach the Editors’ Code (all pages).

•  monitor press standards and require member newspapers and magazines to submit an annual statement about how they follow the Editors’ Code and handle any complaints.

•  can investigate serious standards failings and can fine publishers up to £1 million in cases where they are particularly serious and systemic.

•  operate a 24-hour anti-harassment advice line.

•  provide advice for editors and journalists.

•  provide training and guidance for journalists so they can uphold the highest possible standards.

•  provide a Whistle-blowing Hotline for journalists who feel they are being pressured to act in a way that is not in line with the Editors' Code

•  work with charities, NGOs and other organisations to support and improve press standards.

https://www.ipso.co.uk