Human Rights And TV

The Forum uses a human rights lens to look at the making of TV programmes, considering who may potentially be impacted and what any impacts could be.

Procurement tools and guidance

Explore the tools and guidance designed for procurement teams that support productions

RESEARCH: Human rights risks in broadcaster security practices

Read our original research into the human rights risks associated with security practices used in documentary-making, news and sports broadcasting

RESEARCH: Labour rights of ancillary workers on UK TV productions

Read our original research into labour practices for people providing security, catering, cleaning, transport, stagehands, set construction and facilities management services on UK TV productions.

RESEARCH: Human rights risks in the use of media support workers

Read our original research into the human rights risks associated with the use of media support workers, such as fixers, translators and drivers, in documentary-making, news and sports broadcasting

RESOURCE: Self-employed workers

Find out what your rights are as a self-employed worker, particularly if you do not run your own business and download a poster to display on set at productions

Production tools and guidance

Explore the tools and guidance designed for productions to help them  act responsibly when working with suppliers and to ensure that the rights of the lowest-paid and most vulnerable workers are respected.

Commissioning tools and guidance

Explore the tools and guidance designed to embed good human rights practice into the commissioning process