# BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You

> The ECU statement in full said: "The relevant BBC Editorial Guidelines do not require programmes to avoid giving offence, but do require that any offence should be editorially justified."

- Published: 2026-09-24T19:15:01.512Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T19:15:01.512Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: executive complaints unit (ECU), the BBC

## How it developed

- 2026-09-24T19:15:01.512Z - BBC News: [BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqde0wrl9d5do)

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