Rare decision from @Ofcom here, finding broadcaster Ausaf UK no longer "fit and proper" to hold a licence.
Note that RT is also under scrutiny against the "fit and proper" criteria, but that Ofcom sets a high bar for these decisions.
ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/…
Note that RT is also under scrutiny against the "fit and proper" criteria, but that Ofcom sets a high bar for these decisions.
ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/…
Particularly striking: Ausaf TV had its licence revoked before it started broadcasting, based on the content of the associated newspaper.
Including glorification of violent jihad and endorsement of listed terrorists.
Including glorification of violent jihad and endorsement of listed terrorists.
Rather unwisely, the MD of the TV station initially denied that he was linked to the newspaper, then confirmed that he was.
Making false claims to the regulator is seldom a way to win confidence.
Making false claims to the regulator is seldom a way to win confidence.
Another important point: the behaviour at the newspaper didn't appear to improve, despite assurances.
Ongoing behaviour is important.
Ongoing behaviour is important.
This is only the third revocation ever under "fit and proper", and the fourth overall (that was Press TV).
There's a very high bar for this kind of ruling.
There's a very high bar for this kind of ruling.
