Leadership changes are underway at the BBC after an internal assessment faulted the organization’s response to controversial edits made to a speech by US President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol unrest.
At the center of the shake-up is the network’s editorial standards committee. BBC chairman Samir Shah, who faced criticism over the episode, will step aside from leading that body as part of the restructuring.
The review, released Friday, concluded that senior management failed to respond “quickly or decisively enough following the discovery” that edits to Trump’s remarks created the impression that he urged supporters to storm the US Capitol.
Those edits prompted Trump to file a $10 billion lawsuit against the broadcaster, escalating scrutiny of the BBC’s editorial practices and governance.
According to the report, the committee’s remit will be adjusted to “clarify and focus” its role, with the stated aim of adopting a “robust and transparent approach” to addressing editorial issues as they arise.
{Matzav.com}
What a load of baloney. There was no editing fallout; everyone at the BBC was on board (or do you want me to believe that no one realized they were making Trump look bad?). The only question, after they’re being sued for 10b, is how to decide who should take the hit. I’m sure Mr Shah is walking away with a nice “severance” package…