“适当公正性”原则在英国广播电视监管中的适用逻辑及争议——以Ofcom针对CGTN相关节目的调查处理为例

The Logic and Controversy of the Application of"Due Impartiality"in the Media Regulation of the UK

在媒介融合背景下,英国通讯办公室(Ofcom)成为在传播领域拥有广泛监管职权和职责的机构,这在各国都不多见。英国针对信息传播领域的监管,除了议会的立法,还有Ofcom制定的《广播电视守则》。本文通过考察Ofcom适用《广播电视守则》进行监管的过程,特别是有关《守则》中“适当公正性”要求的监管案例,研究英国广播电视领域的立法和执法问题,进一步思考我国在提升国际传播能力建设进程中如何防范法律风险,并提出操作性建议。

In a new information age that began with media convergence,Ofcom(the Office of Communications)has become an institution with a wide range of regulatory powers and responsibilities in the field of communications,which is rare in many countries.In addition to the legislation of the British Parliament,there is a Broadcasting Code developed by Ofcom.This paper studies the legislation and law enforcement issues in the field of British radio and television by examining the specific regulatory cases of the"due impartiality"requirements set out in the Code,considers how to prevent legal risks in the process of enhancing the capacity-building of international communication,and puts forward practical suggestions.