BBCcom_Content_Index_for_December_15_2019.txt
Section_14_Religious_Content.txt
14.1 Introduction The quanto é que tá a mega-senaright to exercise freedom of thought, conscience and religion is set out in human rights legislation. This includes the freedom to worship, teach, practise and observe. This section relates only to the BBC's religious content on all platforms. For the purposes of these guidelines, and in line with Ofcom's Broadcasting Code, this means programmes dealing entirely or mainly with religion, religious beliefs, and views about religion and religious beliefs. The Agreement that accompanies the BBC's Royal Charter reflects that the BBC's religious output contributes to how it meets its Mission and Public Purposes. This content includes programmes and other output – such as online reports – that are derived from or related to those programmes.[1] Religious beliefs are central to many people's lives and this section ensures that the content of religious programmes and related output is made with a proper degree of responsibility. Content makers in other genres that make reference to religion or religious leaders and beliefs should consult the guidelines on Harm and Offence and where necessary Accuracy and Impartiality. (See Section 5 Harm and Offence: 5.4.66-5.4.68, Section 3 Accuracy and Section 2 Impartiality)
