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The UK Government has proposed to change the law so that internet-based TV channels on smart TVs, which are delivered over home broadband ISP connections, would need to follow the same Ofcom<\/a> content rules as on traditional TV to ensure “young and vulnerable audiences are protected from harmful programming<\/em>“.<\/p>\n

According to the government, more than 7 in 10 UK households now have a “Smart TV<\/em>“, through which audiences can often technically access up to 900 unregulated and mostly internet-based TV channels via innovative new services such as Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels and Amazon<\/a> Freevee. The particularly rapid increase in the number of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels is also noted.<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> Under the Communications Act 2003, in general only channels that appear on regulated Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs) are subject to UK regulation, including those delivered via Freeview, Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media<\/a>, and YouView<\/a>.<\/div>\n

However, such channels are not currently required to meet the same standards as expected of traditional broadcasters. While some channels follow rules on inappropriate or harmful material voluntarily set by the companies who run them, UK viewers cannot complain to Ofcom<\/a> if they are concerned by a programme, and the regulator has no powers to issue fines or other sanctions if a channel broadcasts harmful material.<\/p>\n

Unregulated channels also don\u2019t have to follow Ofcom<\/a> rules on ensuring subtitles, audio description and signing are available for people with disabilities, and are not required to ensure public service broadcasters are shown prominently in TV guides.<\/p>\n

Research conducted by the Department for Culture (DCMS) claims to have already found examples of potentially harmful content which could easily have been found by children or vulnerable audiences, including swearing and sexual content before the 9pm watershed.<\/p>\n

Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Here in the UK our TV is genuinely world leading\u2026 Many of the most celebrated shows of this golden era have been made here in the UK, written here in the UK, and shot here in the UK.<\/p>\n

We recognise that internet provided TV is growing\u2026 But while this shift is an exciting one, it\u2019s our job to look at those channels that fall outside our existing regulations.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we are going to consult on whether we need to extend regulation to these unregulated channels\u2026 any change to regulations must strike a balance between protecting people – particularly the young and vulnerable – while protecting freedom of speech, and not unduly burdening the TV industry.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

All of this is intended to complement existing work, which is taking a broad look at the future of TV distribution, including how changing viewing habits and technology will impact how programmes are brought to our screens over the next decade and beyond, particularly in light of the rising popularity of streaming platforms and other internet-based forms of TV viewing. A lot of this will help to form the Draft Media Bill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Consultation on the regulation of additional EPGs<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.gov.uk\/..\/consultation-on-the-regulation-of-additional-electronic-programme-guides<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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