A BBC for the future: a broadcaster of distinction
The Government's proposals for the BBC's next Charter to make sure it remains a valued public broadcaster for the future
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The Royal Charter forms the constitutional basis of the BBC and its current Charter is due to expire at the end of 2016.
Following evidence gathering, which has included a public consultation, 16 focus groups, 12 in-depth interviews, two independent reports, and engagement with 300 stakeholders, the Government is publishing a white paper detailing its proposals for the BBC.