Trust is an overused term, but a guarantee of impartiality and accuracy in news and reporting is what the corporation is for.

BBC: Crisis at the BBC: Media reaction

The Guardian adds that the House of Lords Committee suggested media regulator Ofcom, rather than the BBC, should have the final say over complaints about impartiality and accuracy in the corporation's programmes.

BBC: complaints procedure 'convoluted'

The BBC had a duty to set the "gold standard" in news reporting, accuracy, impartiality and creating better understanding, he said.

BBC: chairman Michael Grade

Those in charge must have "a genuine commitment" to things like accuracy, impartiality, fairness, taste and decency.

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