The BBC trust has issued a "Draft for Consultation" of the new World Service Operating Licence.

It may be found here.


"This Operating Licence defines the characteristics of BBC World Service, including how it contributes to promoting the BBC’s public purposes. The licence aims to provide certainty for audiences and stakeholders about what BBC World Service should provide.
The BBC Trust will use this Operating Licence as the basis for its performance assessment and as the basis for its consideration of any proposals for change to BBC World Service from the BBC Executive. BBC World Service may not change in a way that breaches this Operating Licence without Trust approval. The Trust will take such steps as it considers appropriate to assess whether any proposed change is justified in terms of public value. The Trust may decide to consult publicly on any proposed change."