Where in the opinion of a broadcaster it is in the public interest, it may report events and broadcast comments in which such matters are raised. (f) With due respect to privacy of an individual. However, in the public interest, an intrusion into an individual’s privacy may be justified such as in detecting or exposing crime or a serious misdemeanour, protecting public health or safety and preventing the public from being misled by some statement or action of an individual or organisation. (g) Presented by taking into account that news materials and current affairs always in line with government’s principles. This is to avoid confusion and misunderstanding among the people and also other countries. Materials received from foreign countries must also be ensured that they don’t contradict with national foreign policies. 3.10 Reasonable efforts must be made to correct significant errors of fact at the earliest opportunity. Violence and Bad Language 3.11 In strictly adhering to the general guidelines on violence and bad language set out in Part 2 of this Code, all broadcasters will: (a) Exercise appropriate editorial judgment in the reporting of audio and visual representation of violence, aggression or destruction within their Content. (b) Exercise caution and appropriate discretion in the selection of, and repetition of, Content, which depicts violence. (c) Exercise appropriate discretion in the use of explicit or graphic language related to stories of destruction, accidents or sexual violence, which could be disturbing for family viewing. 37

Select target paragraph3

Connect to a paragraph
Connect to an entity
Disable highlights
Add to table of contents