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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):
h . No information available
Comments:
No free broadcast time or free printed advertisement is allocated to political parties.
The power of the Minister under sub-section (1) shall not include the power to require the Corporation or a licensee to transmit any programme or other matter that is promoting or opposing -
(a) a candidate in an election;
(b) a particular point of view in relation to an issue or matter that is being submitted to the electorate.
Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Broadcasting Act (1989), Art. 42(4)
Verified:
2014/06/05
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified:
2012/06/05
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:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Verified:
2012/06/05
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:
2014/06/05
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