GB News Seeks High Court Intervention to Halt Ofcom Sanctions

The broadcaster challenges Ofcom's decision, claiming a breach of impartiality rules during a Q&A with former PM Rishi Sunak.

GB News argues that Ofcom acted unlawfully by labeling the breach as 'serious and repeated' without allowing sufficient time for compliance.
The contested program involved Rishi Sunak answering questions, which Ofcom claims lacked significant alternative views, leading to 547 complaints.
Ofcom has yet to publish the specific sanctions but has indicated potential measures including fines or content corrections.
GB News contends that Ofcom's actions threaten freedom of speech and editorial independence, framing the sanctions as an attack on democratic discourse.
The High Court is set to decide whether to grant GB News the ability to challenge the sanctions and pause Ofcom's enforcement actions.