Archive for category: DCMS

Open letter to the Times re: Media Bill Omission

February 27, 2024/0 Comments/in Broadcast policy, DCMS, General, Government policy, Media Bill, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting, representation /by Jess Lewis

Anna McNamee

What will the draft Media Bill cost public service broadcasting?

May 30, 2023/0 Comments/in BBC, Broadcast policy, DCMS, Events, General, Government policy, Media Bill, news and current affairs, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting, representation, Research /by Anna McNamee

“I never get up until Tim’s finished”

November 30, 2022/0 Comments/in BBC, Broadcast policy, DCMS, General, Licence Fee, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting /by Tim Daykin

Anna McNamee

The Value of Channel 4

August 20, 2021/0 Comments/in Broadcast policy, Channel 4, DCMS, General, Government policy, Outreach, privatisation, public service broadcasting, Religious broadcasting, Research /by Anna McNamee

Sign the #BeliefMatters petition

In today’s world, religious literacy is more important than ever. But the Media Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, puts this core cultural and civic competency in peril by removing existing obligations for public service broadcasters to provide programming specifically about religion or belief.

Faith is a prime motivator of both individuals and communities. What people believe informs political, economic, ethical and social behaviour.

Good religious broadcasting promotes understanding of what religion and faith are about. It supports and models dialogue between communities.
It nourishes those who believe and provides new perspectives to others.

If you agree, join us in urging the Government to amend the Bill so religion remains a key component of the public service broadcasting remit in the Media Bill.

Sign and share our #BeliefMatters petition.

Because, in the world today, religion and religious literacy matter more than ever before.