Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 2 June 202609:30

Culture, Media and Sport Committee: BBC Royal Charter Review

Committee hears from witnesses

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will take oral evidence on the BBC Royal Charter Review. The Royal Charter is the constitutional document that governs the BBC's purpose, funding, and accountability. This review examines whether the current framework—set to expire in 2027—remains fit for a media landscape transformed by streaming, on-demand consumption, and online competition. The inquiry will shape what role and structure the BBC should have in the coming decade.

The BBC Royal Charter determines the future of public service broadcasting in the UK, affecting licence fee policy, the corporation's remit and independence, and competition with commercial streaming services. The outcome will influence what content British audiences can access, how public broadcasting is funded, and the BBC's ability to operate as a genuinely independent news and cultural organisation.

Culture & Community

Committee mentioned:Culture, Media and Sport Committee