Alexandra Evans
External Editorial Adviser
Roles and responsibilities
The role of the advisors was established in 2021, following the Serota Review.
They provide the Editorial Standards Committee – which helps develop and ensure compliance with the BBC’s editorial guidelines - with an external perspective on editorial risks and issues.
Term of appointment: 21 May 2026 - 20 May 2028
Biography
Alexandra has advised on content standards for two decades. Her perspective is informed by her experience working as a lawyer, regulator, campaigner and safety expert within a regulated company. She has been the Policy Director for the BBFC, practised media law at Mishcon de Reya, and led the safety public policy team for TikTok in Europe. Through her work at the 5Rights Foundation, she has shaped UK online safety and privacy laws, including the Age-Appropriate Design Code and the Online Safety Act. She currentlyserves as a member of Ofcom’s advisory panel on media literacy. Recognised as a leading policy expert on the impact of technology on society and individuals - especially children - her research now focuses on human agency.
Expenses and central bookings
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Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system.
Expenses and central bookings for the 2024/25 financial year onwards are available to view here.
Gifts and Hospitality Register
Gifts and hospitality may only be accepted in line with BBC policy.
Declaration of personal interests
Staff must make a declaration of their personal and business interests, including any memberships or directorships of public or industry bodies, and any shareholdings, as well as any interests that their immediate families may also have.
A summary is published where there is something to declare and where there is nothing to declare. Occasionally an individual will have something to declare but due to the personal nature of the declaration we do not publish details as to do so would breach the General Data Protection Regulation.
This information is published annually, although if any amendments are made during the year an updated summary will be published if necessary as soon as it is available.
Downloads
Alexandra Evans' Declaration of Personal Interests will be published shortly.
