Ofcom is the regulatory body for the communications sector in the United Kingdom, including television and radio. It aims to ensure a range of high quality programming for different audiences while protecting viewers from harmful content. Ofcom enforces broadcasting codes that restrict adult and offensive content, especially before the watershed at 9pm, and prevent the glamorization of issues like suicide. Repeat or deliberate breaches of these codes can result in sanctions against broadcasters, such as channels being taken off air.