Overview

• The BBC formally admitted it should have cut the live feed of anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury; it said it will review its live-broadcast guidelines.
• UK police have launched criminal investigations into both Bob Vylan and Kneecap for potential hate speech and support of proscribed groups.
• Ofcom has opened an oversight inquiry into the broadcaster’s handling of the live transmission under its rules on hate speech.
• US State Department officials are reviewing Bob Vylan’s visa status ahead of a planned American tour; revocation is under consideration.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Culture Minister Lisa Nandy have demanded accountability from the BBC and festival organizers for vetting failures.