The BBC has said that its coverage of Charlie Kirk ‘s assassination was “proportionate and appropriate” after viewer complaints.

The UK national broadcaster received an unspecified number of concerns from audience members who were disgruntled about BBC News’ Kirk output this month.

Some felt that BBC News’ reporting had been “biased against” Kirk’s views, while others said the controversial nature of his opinions should have been scrutinized more closely. Several viewers complained that there was “too much” coverage on BBC News.

One flashpoint in recent days was the decision by Sarah Smith, BBC News’ North America editor, to describe Kirk’s views as “far right” in her report about his memorial service. The characterization was slammed as “utterly disgraceful” by Liz Truss, the forme

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