The broadcaster has said it will now launch an independent review of its social media guidance.
“Everyone recognises this has been a difficult period for staff, contributors, presenters and, most importantly, our audiences. I apologise for this,” said director general Tim Davie. “The potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC’s social media guidance that was introduced in 2020 is recognised. I want to get matters resolved and our sport content back on air.”
Davie said the review — led by an independent expert reporting to the BBC — would have a particularly focus on how the BBC’s social media guidance “applies to freelancers outside news and current affairs.”
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