BBC Editorial Policy
Latest updates
The latest updates from BBC Editorial Policy
Clacton and Mayor of Greater Manchester By-elections
Advice for reporting the Mayoral election for Greater Manchester on Thursday 30 July and a by-election in Clacton on Thursday 13 August.
Debates between candidates in Mayoral Elections and other individual election areas
Guidance on electoral debates.
Updated Guidance: Live output
This now includes reference to the possibility of ceasing live output in the event of the unexpected use of the strongest racist language or the expression of racist views or opinions.
Updated Guidance: Reporting the UK
Updated Guidance: Reporting the UK.
Editorial Guidelines 2025
The Editorial Guidelines set the BBC's editorial values and standards. The guidelines apply to all BBC content wherever in the world it is broadcast or published.
