Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 26
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Not Addressed
Paragraph: 108
We find it hard to accept the excuse that diversity of production crew is out...
Conclusion
We find it hard to accept the excuse that diversity of production crew is out of the control of commissioners and broadcasters. We are pleased to hear that domestic broadcasters prioritise diversity within production and we do not believe that it is beyond the power of powerful commissioners such as Amazon to insist on diversity within production teams.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response describes existing statutory frameworks and Ofcom's powers regarding diversity, and states it does not propose to amend the framework, but this does not directly address the committee's conclusion about the ability of commissioners to insist on diversity.
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Paragraph Reference:
108
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government · verbatim extract
Not Addressed
The media plays a vital role in UK society and therefore has an important responsibility to reflect 21st Century Britain. The Government is committed to supporting the sector to ensure it is representative of the country in which we live and a place where people from all backgrounds can achieve. Under the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom has a duty to promote equality of opportunity in relation to employment and training in the broadcasting sector and has powers to ask broadcasters to provide information about their equal opportunities policies and the make-up of their workforce. The Equality Act provides a framework for reporting by public authorities. Different rules apply for private and voluntary sector organisations. In that light, the Government does not propose to amend the statutory framework, given the need to balance the burden of regulation on enterprise, including small and medium-sized firms.
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