28.1.1 Licensees must report news truthfully, accurately and fairly. 28.1.2 News must be presented in the correct context and in a fair manner, without intentional or negligent departure from the facts, whether by – 28.1.2.1 distortion, exaggeration or misrepresentation; 28.1.2.2 material omissions; or 28.1.2.3 summarisation. 28.1.3 Only that which may reasonably be true, having due regard to the source of the news, may be presented as fact, and such fact must be broadcast fairly with due regard to context and importance. If a report is not based on fact or is founded on opinion, supposition, rumours or allegations, it must be presented in such manner as to indicate clearly that such is the case. 28.1.4 If there is reason to doubt the correctness of the report and it is practicable to verify the correctness thereof, it must be verified. If such verification is not practicable, that fact must be mentioned in the report. 28.1.5 If it subsequently appears that a broadcast report was incorrect in a material respect, it must be immediately rectified and without reservation. The rectification must be presented with such a degree of prominence and timing as in the circumstances may be adequate and fair so as to readily attract attention. 28.1.6 The identity of rape victims and other victims of sexual violence must not be divulged in any broadcast without the prior consent of the victim concerned. 28.1.7 Licensees must advise viewers in advance of scenes or reporting of extraordinary violence, or graphic reporting on delicate subject-matter such as sexual assault or court action related to sexual crimes, particularly during afternoon or early evening newscasts and updates when children would probably be in the audience. 28.1.8 Licensees must employ discretion in the use of explicit or graphic language related to stories of destruction, accidents or sexual violence which could disturb children and sensitive audiences. 28.2 Comment 28.2.1 Licensees may broadcast comment on and criticism of any actions or events of public importance. 28.2.2 Comment must be an honest expression of opinion and must be presented in such manner that it appears clearly to be comment, and must be made on facts truly stated or fairly indicated and referred to. 28.3 Controversial Issues of Public Importance