Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 19 May 202609:30

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

Committee hears from witnesses

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will hear oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review, the statutory process by which the BBC's operating licence is renewed. The review examines the corporation's mission, independence, funding model, and governance to determine whether the current Royal Charter framework remains fit for purpose in a changed media landscape. This session will gather expert testimony to inform the committee's assessment of how the BBC should be regulated and funded beyond its current charter period.

The Royal Charter Review determines the BBC's legal standing, public purpose, and funding for the next decade. The outcome affects licence fee policy, editorial independence, and the corporation's ability to compete in streaming and digital media — issues that touch every household paying the licence fee and shape the UK's media ecosystem. Labour's first term will set the tone for public broadcasting regulation for years ahead.

Culture & Community

Committee mentioned:Culture, Media and Sport Committee