(Ebook) Broadcasting in the UK and US in the 1950s: Historical Perspectives by Jamie Medhurst, Sian Nicholas, Tom O’Malley ISBN 9781443888998, 1443888990

(Ebook) Broadcasting in the UK and US in the 1950s: Historical Perspectives by Jamie Medhurst, Sian Nicholas, Tom O’Malley ISBN 9781443888998, 1443888990

This book includes Ofcom’s broadcasting code as well as reference to the statutory background of the code. The Ofcom code underpins the legal framework for broadcasting television and radio programmes in the United Kingdom.Ofcom makes sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as regulating what appears on television and radio in the UK.They also are responsible for ensuring the delivery of letters and parcels by Royal Mail.They are responsible for managing the airways including the FM frequencies for transmitting radio signals. Some radio and broadcasting devices also fall under their statutory duty to regulate.The regulatory duties also include making sure that customers are treated fairly and are not mislead by inaccurate advertising or scammed by criminal organisations.Ofcom is funded by the fees the companies it regulates pay. It handles complaints from the public, usually emanating from what is shown on national television. Where appropriate they investigate and take legal action if the content of the programming violates this code.