Paul Bernal
@paulbernal.bsky.social
Professor of IT Law at UEA Law School. Geek. Privacy, Politics. Wolves. Irish and British.
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Brilliant piece as usual, and my respect probably increased tenfold by this exchange. Good work. 👏👏
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Brilliant piece as usual, and my respect probably increased tenfold by this exchange. Good work. 👏👏
The first step to understanding impartiality is always recognising that you - like everyone - are not impartial. Acknowledging bias and subjectivity is the key.
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The first step to understanding impartiality is always recognising that you - like everyone - are not impartial. Acknowledging bias and subjectivity is the key.
I don’t think it’s that hard - it’s a well structured document with clear headings and summaries throughout. Technically the Ofcom Broadcasting Code… www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
The Ofcom Broadcasting Code (with the Cross-promotion Code and the On Demand Programme Service Rules)
Ofcom's code covering standards in programmes, sponsorship, product placement in television programmes, fairness and privacy.
www.ofcom.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I don’t think it’s that hard - it’s a well structured document with clear headings and summaries throughout. Technically the Ofcom Broadcasting Code… www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and...
They focus on talking about impartiality
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
They focus on talking about impartiality
They don’t have a serious harm threshold
November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
They don’t have a serious harm threshold
I’ve written about this a number of times over the years. The BBC, sadly, doesn’t even recognise that they have a problem, let alone listen to people like me about it.
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I’ve written about this a number of times over the years. The BBC, sadly, doesn’t even recognise that they have a problem, let alone listen to people like me about it.
Yup, and whether it was actually accessed from Florida.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Yup, and whether it was actually accessed from Florida.
No, just evidence not contradicting it.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
No, just evidence not contradicting it.
Yup, he can, but there are a number of barriers
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Yup, he can, but there are a number of barriers
Florida, it seems
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Florida, it seems
Yes, I’ve seen, amongst other things because Florida has a two-year time limit for defamation claims.
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Yes, I’ve seen, amongst other things because Florida has a two-year time limit for defamation claims.
Of course, and he’s just seen that the BBC succumbs to pressure.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Of course, and he’s just seen that the BBC succumbs to pressure.