BBC coverage of Israel’s occupation of Palestine is often so unbalanced, it can be difficult to know where to start when making a complaint. These are some things to look out for when listening to or reading a BBC report: Is the report accurate, balanced and unbiased? Is it impartial, or does it give only …
An official assessment of BBC impartiality on Palestine In 2006, an independent panel, chaired by Quentin Thomas, produced a report assessing the impartiality of BBC coverage of the Palestine/Israel situation. The panel had been commissioned by BBC governors. Its task was to assess the impartiality of the BBC’s news and current affairs coverage of the …
Under the terms of the BBC Charter, the BBC is required to commit to due accuracy in its programming and online content. Controversial subjects must be treated with due impartiality in the BBC’s news and other output dealing with matters of public policy or political or industrial controversy. With reference to both accuracy and impartiality, …
The BBC publishes Editorial Guidelines, which it must adhere to in its broadcast and print journalism under the terms of the BBC Charter. The most relevant guidelines in terms of its reporting on Palestine/Israel are those on Accuracy and Impartiality. (see Information on Accuracy and Impartiality) If you feel a broadcast or online article has …
MONDAY 7 JANUARY 2013 1. Stephen Hammond attended Brussels Transport Council on 20 December, where Israel was unable to sign aviation agreement with EU and member states “due to internal political reasons”. “The Commission hoped Israel would be in a position to sign shortly after national elections in the spring 2013.” [Commons Written Statement] 2. …
Santa (AKA Alexei Sayle) delivers #3wishes for Palestinian children to the Foreign Office – Friday 21st December On Friday 21st December Santa Claus (AKA Alexei Sayle) delivered sacks of people’s 3 wishes for Palestinian children. More than 900 people from all over Britain wrote to ask the Middle East Minister and the Foreign and Commonwealth …
This week MPs and Peers discussed concern about the Israel Forces breaking into the offices of Palestinian human rights organisations; the UK’s controls of arms exports to Israel and what cost rebuilding Gaza after Israel’s latest onslaught. WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY 2013 Participation of Arabs in Public Life: Lord Lea of Crondall: Lack of Arab participation in …
Special event for Gaza on Tuesday 15th January – details below Commemoration event Tuesday 15th January at Parliament, London Gaza four years on from Cast Lead: Still under siege; still under attack Pre-booking is essential and places are limited. To book please email. Invited speakers include: The Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Prof Manuel Hassassian, …
Alistair Burt has replied to the PSC petition handed into no10 Downing Street by Sir Geoffrey Bindman, Haya Al Farra from the Palestinian Mission and PSC Honorary President Betty Hunter. The Minister confirms that the Government recognises Israel’s ‘legal obligations as an Occupying Power’ including the ‘Fourth Geneva Convention’. Mr Burt confirms the Government is pressing for a …
Today (21 December) the North London Waste Authority announced that Veolia Environmental Services ‘ will not be submitting final tenders for either NLWA’s waste services or fuel use contracts’. http://www.nlwa.gov.uk/news/2012/2012/12/21/announcement-on-nlwa-procurement Sarah Colborne, Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said: ‘Veolia’s bid for this waste contract which covers a vast area of North London was deeply controversial, …