OFCOM ADJUDICATION REPORT ON CHANNEL 4 AND CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER

Early day motion 1581, tabled 24 May 2007 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 15 members.

That this House welcomes the publication of the adjudication by Ofcom on the actions of Channel 4 during the broadcasting of racist abuse during the Celebrity Big Brother show in January 2007; believes that the report is a vindication of the 46,000 people who complained about the programme; calls for an urgent debate in the House to address the substance of the adjudication; notes that there has still not been a full and proper apology to Shilpa Shetty and the general public; further notes that no person employed by Channel 4 is resigning despite Ofcom's unprecedented criticism and sanctions; and believes that this symbolises the failure of Channel 4 to comprehend the magnitude and offence that was caused.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 2.