OFCOM

OFCOM is the regulator of communication industries in the UK. OFCOM helps fight to prevent offensive material being produced.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP !
The current chairwoman of OFCOM is Colette Bowe . The current chief executive is Ed Richards.He is responsible for : Strategy , Market Research ,  Finance , Human Resources and other functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
OFCOM has a wide range of responsibilities. It has a duty to protect its consumers of harmful and offensive material.
PROGRAMME COMPLAINTS !
One of OFCOM's duty is to identify the problems and issues raised by its consumers about certain programmes. When OFCOM receives a complaint , it asks the broadcaster for a copy of the programme and then examines it to see if it is in breach of the broadcasting code. OFCOM also asks for a response from the broadcaster to the complaint. Considering this , OFCOM will mark the complaint as either upheld or not upheld , or alternatively 'resolved'.
LICENSING
OFCOM is responsible for the management , regulation and assignment of the electromagnetic spectrum in the UK , and licenses portions of it for TV and radio broadcasts , mobile phone transmissions etc. The process of licensing varies depending on the usage required. Some licenses simply have to be applied for , others are subject to a bidding process. Previous regulators have determined the procedures , however OFCOM might change this in the future .