The Central Religious Advisory Committee (CRAC) meets regularly to discuss religious broadcasting issues, and advises the BBC and Ofcom (the Office of Communications) on religion-related policies and coverage.
Its members are appointed jointly by the BBC and the Ofcom Content Board. The membership encompasses both clerical and lay, with members drawn from the main Christian denominations and other world religions now part of the fabric of British life. Members come from every part of the UK, and act not as delegates but as individuals, while clearly taking account of religious constituencies' views in helping shape religious broadcasting policies.
CRAC members help enable clear and open communication between the BBC and the various religious constituencies. Members view programmes after transmission but not before: broadcasters' religious broadcasting policies take CRAC advice into account, but editorial responsibility always remains firmly with the broadcaster.
All papers and minutes of CRAC meetings are circulated to BBC senior management, who also attend CRAC sessions and ensure that CRAC concerns are aired at the appropriate level.