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by Stephen Chapman It comes following a “steady rise” in complaints about the welfare of guests. The safeguards come following consultation with broadcasters, programme-makers, healthcare professionals, and former programme participants and their representatives. “People taking part in TV and radio programmes deserve to be properly looked after,” said Adam Baxter, Ofcom’s Director of Standards and Audience Protection. “Our new protections set a clear standard of care for broadcasters to meet – striking a careful balance between broadcasters’ creative freedom and the welfare of...

Ofcom offers more protection for radio participants People taking part in radio and TV programmes must be properly looked after by broadcasters, under new rules introduced by Ofcom. Ofcom launched a review of protections for participants in programmes in recognition of the growing openness and concern in society about mental health and wellbeing. There has also been a steady rise in complaints about the welfare of people taking part in programmes in recent years. So today, new, strengthened protections under the Broadcasting Code are being announced. This follows consultation wit...