After Lineker debate: BBC adopts new rules for social media

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Accordingly, moderators of major entertainment programs should also behave more impartially when making statements on the Internet.

For example, anyone moderating one of the main programs is prohibited from supporting or attacking any particular political party during the broadcast, nor criticizing the character of individual British politicians. For example, it is not allowed to respond online to politically discussed topics surrounding elections.

“We all have a responsibility to treat people with decency and respect, especially at a time when public debates and discussions online and offline can be so polarising,” BBC boss Tim Davie said on Thursday. The BBC is committed to both freedom of expression and impartiality.

Former professional footballer Lineker presents the show “Match of the Day”. He criticized British refugee policy in March. He wrote at the time that Interior Secretary Suella Braverman’s rhetoric was “not much different” from the language in Germany in the 1930s. This sparked outrage, especially among conservatives.

The BBC suspended the presenter, but had to back down after numerous commentators and the Premier League expressed their solidarity with Lineker. Lineker has now shared an article about the BBC’s revised rules for the short message service X, formerly known as Twitter. “Everything is very sensible,” the 62-year-old wrote, adding a thumbs up.

(SDA)

Source: Blick