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Competitions code unveiled by BBC
The BBC has unveiled a code of conduct for its competitions on television, radio and online services.
It follows recent incidents in which the corporation admitted it had misled viewers and listeners, including one involving a contest on Blue Peter.
The code says every entry to a contest "should have a fair chance of winning" and that winners should be "genuine".
Director general Mark Thompson told staff that competitions would be phased back in by the end of the year.
The BBC suspended all phone-in competitions in July after an internal inquiry found serious editorial breaches in six shows, including Comic Relief and Children In Need.
The BBC has unveiled a code of conduct for its competitions on television, radio and online services.
It follows recent incidents in which the corporation admitted it had misled viewers and listeners, including one involving a contest on Blue Peter.
The code says every entry to a contest "should have a fair chance of winning" and that winners should be "genuine".
Director general Mark Thompson told staff that competitions would be phased back in by the end of the year.
The BBC suspended all phone-in competitions in July after an internal inquiry found serious editorial breaches in six shows, including Comic Relief and Children In Need.
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