guide for broadcasting.
33.2 No version which has been refused a Film and Publication Board classification
certification should be broadcast at any time.
33.3 In all other instances, the provisions of this Code will apply.
34.

News
34.1 Licensees shall be obliged to report news truthfully, accurately and fairly.
34.2 News shall be presented in the correct context and in a fair manner, without
intentional or negligent departure from the facts, whether by:(a) Distortion, exaggeration or misrepresentation.
(b) Material omissions; or
(c) Summarisation
34.3 Only that which may reasonably be true, having due regard to the source of the news,
may be presented as fact, an such fact 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,
rumours or allegations, it shall be presented in such manner as to indicate clearly that such
is the case.
34.4 Where there is reason to doubt the correctness of the 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.
34.5 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 in the circumstances may be
adequate and fair so as to readily attract attention.
34.6 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.
34.7 Licensees shall 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.
34.8 Licensees shall 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.

35.

Comment
35.1 Licensees shall be entitled to broadcast comment on and criticism of any actions or
events of public importance.
35.2 Comment shall be an honest expression of opinion and 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.

36.

Controversial issues of public importance

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