Media Regulation in the UK
Media Studies · Year 11 · Media Industries and Audiences · 2.º Período

Media Regulation in the UK

Investigate the role of regulatory bodies such as Ofcom, IPSO, and the BBFC. Pupils will debate the balance between freedom of speech and protecting audiences from harm.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Media Studies AO1: Demonstrate knowledge of media regulation.GCSE Media Studies AO2: Draw conclusions about the effectiveness of regulation.

About This Topic

Investigate the role of regulatory bodies such as Ofcom, IPSO, and the BBFC. Pupils will debate the balance between freedom of speech and protecting audiences from harm.

Key Questions

  1. Why do media industries need regulation?
  2. How does the BBFC classify films?
  3. Is internet regulation possible or desirable?

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