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Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Registered political parties are entitled to free air time by state-owned media outlets during the general election period. Only registered political parties are entitled to this benefit however.
Source:
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Representation of the People Order, Art 90B.(c)
Verified:
2012/05/30
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/05/30
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2009/08/21
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/05/30
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