4G Elections : Elections Introduction
[See Section Six - Elections and Referendums - at page 30 of the Code]
Special rules apply to election reporting and to programmes broadcast in the run-up to elections. For detailed advice on this subject, please contact your allocated programme lawyer. There are separate Ofcom rules governing Party Political and Party Election Broadcasts. In addition, at the time of elections, separate guidance will be issued by Channel 4's and Five's legal and compliance departments.
The following sub-chapters are a brief summary of the rules.