similar time-slot as the original error as soon as is reasonably possible and where
appropriate shall include an apology.
24. Reporting on controversial issues.
A licensee shall endeavour to ensure that when broadcasting controversial issues of
public interest during live broadcasts,
(a) a wide range of views and opinions are represented.
(b) a person or organisation whose views on any controversial issues of public
interest have been criticised during a broadcast, and who wishes to reply to such
criticism is given an opportunity by the licensee to reply to such criticism within a
reasonable time;
(c) a reply to criticism under subparagraph (b) is given a similar degree of
prominence and shall be broadcast on a similar time-slot, as soon as is reasonably
possible.
25. Polling period.
During a polling period, a licensee shall—
(a) provide equitable coverage and opportunities to registered political parties
participating in an election and in particular to presidential candidates;
(b) ensure that the name of the political party or sponsor, if any, on whose behalf
a broadcast is made, is announced, immediately before the commencement and
immediately after such broadcast;
(c) permit any broadcast sponsored by or made on behalf of a political party other
than an advertisement thereof to be dramatized; and
(d) ensure that the employees of a licensee who wish to be candidates for any
elective position(s) resign from their employment with the licensee during polling
period.
26. Conduct of interviews.
(1) A licensee shall ensure that any person who is to be interviewed in any of the
licensee’s broadcast is—
(a) advised of the subject of the interview; and