Independent Producer Handbook

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1. Introduction
2. Channel 4's Compliance Procedures
3. Five's Compliance Procedures
4. OFCOM Broadcasting Code
5. Media Law
6. Programming Checklists
7. Channel 4 Appendices
8. Five Appendices

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• Five

5E Other Laws Affecting Broadcasting : Competitions & Lotteries

There are detailed statutory provisions which relate to competitions. Early advice from the legal and compliance department should be sought if there is any intention to include a competition within a programme to ensure its legality and compliance with the Code. See also Code requirements for Competitions at Chapter 4H, Commercial References and Sponsorship .