What was OFCOMs decision as the regulator for broadcast TV? What is meant by the public interest? - Lee Rigby

- received almost 680 complaints
- "While the coverage was detailed and at times distressing, we did not consider that the images were too offensive for broadcast given they were appropriately scheduled and justified by the context."
- It noted that, in the majority of cases, "various warnings were given to viewers"
- Ofcom has now set out new guidance to broadcasters, highlighting the need to give viewers appropriate warnings before broadcasting material which might cause them "offence or distress".