Press Releases BBC response to Ofcom Content Sanction Committee finding on Blue Peter

Category: BBC; Children's
Date: 09.07.2007
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BBC response to Ofcom Content Sanction Committee finding on Blue Peter:

"As our previous statements have made clear, we fully accept the seriousness of this case and apologise for the breach of trust with our audiences. We regret that Ofcom found it necessary to impose a fine on the BBC. However we are pleased Ofcom's finding accepts that Blue Peter always intended to conduct a 'genuine competition' and recognises the BBC's good compliance record. The finding also recognises the steps taken by the BBC to address the situation after it came to light and to minimise the chances of such mistakes happening again."

BBC Press Office