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programme on a controversial issue of public importance, shall be offered a reasonable
opportunity by the licensee to reply to such criticism and the reply shall
(a)
be given a similar degree of prominence; and
(b)
be broadcast during a similar timeslot as soon as reasonably
possible after the original criticism.
(4)
For the purposes of this section, “programme” includes news bulletins,
current affairs and information programmes, interviews, and panel and phonein
discussions.
(5)
Programmes presenters shall ensure that offensive language to other
people is avoided during phonein or live programmes.
Conduct of interviews
10.
(1)
Persons who are to be interviewed by the licensee shall
(a)
be advised of the subject of the interview; and
(b)
be informed beforehand whether the interview is to be recorded
or broadcast live.
(2)
Before conducting an interview with a child, a licensee shall request
permission in writing from the child’s parent or guardian to conduct the interview.
(3)
A licensee shall exercise due sensitivity in conducting interviews with
bereaved persons or survivors or witnesses of traumatic incidents.
Comment
11.
(1)
A comment, whether by the licensee or by a person invited on air by
the licensee, shall be presented in a manner that clearly indicates that it is a comment.
(2)
on facts.
A comment shall be an expression of opinion and shall be based only
Privacy
12.
(1)
The licensee shall not present material which invades a person’s pri