BBC to stop broadcasting 'high risk' performances live after Bob Vylan Glastonbury row
It comes after it showed the punk-rap duo leading the crowd in chants of "death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)".
The BBC said it was "clear that errors were made" before and .
It admitted the band were judged "high risk" during an assessment of all acts at , but deemed suitable for live streaming with "the use of language or content warnings" .
"This was clearly not the case," the BBC said.
The broadcaster said Bob Vylan's show was monitored as it went out and "a number of issues were escalated".
"Warnings appeared on the stream on two occasions and the editorial team took the decision not to cut the feed. This was an error," it said.
The BBC said director-general Tim Davie was informed and ordered that none of the show should feature in any further coverage, such as appearing on demand on iPlayer.
After a , some of which suggested Mr Davie should resign, the broadcaster said music performances it deems high risk won't be broadcast or streamed live any more.
Editorial policy support will also be available on site at major events, while more "detailed, practical" guidance will be given on when to take down a live feed.
The BBC also suggested action would be taken against staff who failed to pull the plug on Bob Vylan.
"Given the failings that have been acknowledged we are taking actions to ensure proper accountability for those found to be responsible for those failings in the live broadcast," said the statement.
The broadcaster apologised to the Jewish community and said it deeply regretted "such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC".
"We are also unequivocal that there can be no place for antisemitism at, or on, the BBC," it added.
Bob Vylan said on Instagram this week that they were "not for the death of Jews, Arabs or any other race or group of people" but were for the "dismantling of a violent military machine".
They said were a "distraction from the story" in Gaza and whatever "sanctions" they receive would also be a distraction.
Avon and Somerset police have launched an investigation into the comments made by the group.
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