This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. The BBC issued a formal apology after broadcasting a controversial performance from the rap-punk group Bob Vylan at England's Glastonbury festival.

“The BBC Board met on Tuesday to hear what actions will now be taken. The Executive have agreed to put in place a set of strengthened editorial practices and policies for live music programming. These will be important measures to safeguard future live broadcasts from a failure such as this.

BBC apologizes after streaming Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury set despite 'high risk' warning. New policies ban live broadcasts of risky acts.