3.
(b)
not, without due care and sensitivity present material which depicts or relates to
brutality, violence, atrocities, drug abuse and obscenity;
(c)
exercise due care and responsibility in the presentation of programmes where a
large number of children are likely to be part of the audience.
News
(1)
Broadcasting licensees shall report news truthfully, accurately and objectively.
(2)
News shall be presented in the correct context and in a balanced manner, without
intentional or negligent departure from the facts, whether by -
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(a)
distortion, exaggeration or misrepresentation;
(b)
material omission; or
(c)
summarization.
(3)
Only that which may reasonably be true, having due regard to the source of the
news, may be presented as fact, and such facts shall be broadcast fairly with due
regard to context and importance. Where a report is not based on fact or is founded
on opinion, supposition, rumors or allegations, it shall be presented in such manner
as to indicate clearly that such is the case.
(4)
Where there is reason to doubt the correctness of a report and it is practicable to
verify the correctness thereof, it shall be verified.
Where such verification is not practicable, that fact shall be mentioned in the report.
(5)
Where it subsequently appears that a broadcast report was incorrect in a material
respect, it shall be rectified forthwith, without reservation or delay. The rectification
shall be presented with such a degree of prominence and timing as may be
adequate and fair so as to readily attract attention.
(6)
Reports, photograph or video material relating to matters involving indecency or
obscenity shall be presented with due sensitivity, clue regard being had to the
prevailing moral climate. In particular, broadcasting licensees shall avoid the
broadcasting of obscene and lascivious matter.
(7)
The identity of rape victims and Other victims of sexual violence shall not be
divulged in any broadcast without the prior consent of the victim concerned.
Comment
(1)
Broadcasting licensees shall be entitled to comment on and criticize events of
public importance.
(2)
Comment shall be presented in such manner that it appears clearly to be comment,
and shall be made on facts truly stated or fairly indicated and referred to.
(4)
Comment shall be an honest expression of opinion.