4.0
Advertisements
4.1
Broadcasters are responsible for the acceptability of advertising material transmitted and
must ensure that:
(a)
All advertisements are in good taste and conform to applicable laws and
regulations.
(b)
There is no influence by advertisers, or the perception of such influence,
on the reporting of news or public affairs, which must be accurate,
balanced and objective, with fairness and integrity being the paramount
considerations governing such Content.
5.0
Information, Advice and Warnings
5.1
Broadcasters
must
ensure
that
classification
details
and
other
information
announcements have a helpful role in enabling viewers to make appropriate choices at all times.
5.2
Broadcasters should consider whether any elements or programming might disturb
viewers, in particular, younger children. Appropriate information, advise and or warnings
should be provided at the start of any programme, or news report, which might disturb
younger children.
5.3
Broadcasters are to ensure that clear and specific warnings should be employed
especially after 10.00 p.m where there is the likelihood that some viewers may find the
programme disturbing or offensive. This does not diminish the broadcasters’ responsibility for
sensitive scheduling of programmes to reduce the risk of offence to the minimum.
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