Broadcasting Standards Commission

The Broadcasting Standards Commission was an independent body in the UK responsible for overseeing broadcast content. Its role was to ensure that television and radio programs adhered to established standards of fairness, accuracy, and decency, and to address public complaints about broadcasts. The commission aimed to maintain high-quality, responsible broadcasting by reviewing content and enforcing industry rules, thereby safeguarding viewers and listeners from offensive or misleading material. It operated until 2004, when its functions were absorbed into other regulatory agencies like Ofcom.