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(2)
News and information shall be presented in the correct context and in a
balanced manner without intentional or negligent departure from the facts, whether
through:
(a)
distortion, exaggeration or misinterpretation;
(b)
material omissions; or
(c)
summarising or editing.
(3)
A licensee may only present as fact, matters which may reasonably be
true, having regard to the source of the news or information, and facts shall be broadcast
fairly with due regard to context and importance.
(4)
Where reports are not based on fact or are founded on opinion,
supposition, rumours or allegations, a licensee shall present it in such a manner as to
indicate clearly that this is the case.
(5)
Where there is a reason to doubt the correctness of a report and it is
practical to verify the correctness thereof, it shall be verified. Where such verification is
not practical, this fact shall be mentioned in the report.
(6)
Corrections of factual errors shall be broadcast without reservation as
soon as reasonably possible after the original error.
(7)
Corrections of errors shall be presented with such a degree of
prominence and timing as may be adequate and fair so as to easily attract attention, and
shall include an apology where appropriate.
News and information programmes on controversial issues
9.
(1)
A licensee shall ensure that, in reporting on controversial issues of
political, industrial or public importance, an appropriate range of views are reported
either within a single programme or in a series of programmes which are as adjacent as
reasonably possible.
(2)
When covering controversial issues of political, industrial or public
importance during phonein programmes, a licensee shall ensure that a wide range of
opinions is represented over a reasonable period of time.
(3)
A person or organization whose views have been criticized during a