Following Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury, which included antisemitic comments, the BBC admitted it should have cut the live stream. Facing criticism from politicians, including Keir Starmer, the broadcaster acknowledged the deeply offensive nature of the remarks, stating that freedom of expression does not include incitement to violence. The BBC will revise its guidelines regarding live event broadcasting to ensure clearer standards are set for future broadcasts, reflecting its commitment against discriminatory language and promoting responsible programming in live scenarios.
We regret this did not happen. In light of this weekend, we will look at our guidance around live events so we can be sure teams are clear on when it is acceptable to keep output on air.
The BBC respects freedom of expression but stands firmly against incitement to violence. The antisemitic sentiments expressed by Bob Vylan were utterly unacceptable and have no place on our airwaves.
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