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	Introduction   The BBCs journalism: Nigel Chapman   Reporting on business: Peter Day   Product placement in F1: Jonathan Legard   Audience trust in Afghanistan: Zahir Tanin   Alistair Cookes view: Nick Clarke   Drama in Africa: Fiona Ledger   Arts in the UK: Nick Rankin   Referral procedures   The law and legal risks		The law and legal risks Broadcasting is fraught with legal risks, such as defamation or contempt, which can affect any area of programming. Legal problems may arise not just with what the BBC broadcasts but with how programmes are made. The BBC's team of programme lawyers needs to be consulted at the earliest possible stage about programmes that may run legal risks. Related links: BBC guidelines on Matters of Law (PDF file)

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