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(4)
A partypolitical advertisement shall be wholly under the editorial
control of the political party which places the advertisement.
(5)
If the programming of the licensee extends to the political parties and
issues relevant thereto, the licensee shall provide reasonable opportunities for the
discussion of conflicting views and shall treat all political parties equitably.
(6)
In the event of any criticism against a political party being levelled in a
particular programme of a licensee without such party having been afforded an
opportunity to respond thereto in the same programme or without the view of such
political party being reflected therein, the licensee shall afford such party a reasonable
opportunity to reply to the criticism.
(7)
The opportunity to reply referred to in subrule (6) shall be broadcast
with the same degree of prominence and, where applicable, in substantially the same
time slot as the initial criticism.
PART IV
ADVERTISEMENTS AND SPONSORSHIP CODE
Community standards, accuracy and fairness in advertisements
15.
(1)
A licensee shall ensure that broadcast advertisements
(a)
are decent; and
(b)
conform to the principles of fair competition in business.
(2)
A licensee shall ensure that advertisements do not contain any
descriptions, claims or other material which might, directly or by implication, mislead
about the product or service advertised or about its suitability for the purpose
recommended.
(3)
Before accepting advertisements a licensee shall be satisfied that any
descriptions and claims have been adequately substantiated by the advertiser.
(4)
A licensee shall ensure that advertisements do not unfairly attack, or
discredit other products or advertisements directly or by implication.
(5)
A licensee shall not unreasonably discriminate against or in favour of any
particular advertiser.