28.3.1 In presenting a programme in which controversial issues of public importance are discussed, a licensee must make reasonable efforts to fairly present opposing points of view either in the same programme or in a subsequent programme forming part of the same series of programmes presented within a reasonable period of time of the original broadcast and within substantially the same time slot. 28.3.2 A person whose views are to be criticised in a broadcasting programme on a controversial issue of public importance must be given a right to reply to such criticism on the same programme. If this is impracticable, however, an opportunity for response to the programme should be provided where appropriate, for example in a right to reply programme or in a pre-arranged discussion programme with the prior consent of the person concerned. 28.4 Privacy Insofar as both news and comment are concerned, broadcasting licensees must exercise exceptional care and consideration in matters involving the private lives, private concerns and dignity of individuals, bearing in mind that the rights to privacy and dignity may be overridden by a legitimate public interest. 28.5 Paying Criminal for Information No payment may be made to persons involved in crime or other notorious behaviour, or to persons who have been engaged in crime or other notorious behaviour, in order to obtain information concerning any such behaviour, unless compelling societal interests indicate the contrary.