Impartiality policy | BBC faces backlash after banning staff from Pride protests

The BBC has been criticised for telling some of its staff they should avoid Pride events that might be considered a protest, in order to maintain ‘impartiality’ as part of their reputation and values.

The guidance, which was originally posted in 2020 and reissued this year, advised news and factual staff against attending Pride events that might be considered a protest.