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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):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
Applies only to state broadcast media. The Malawi Electoral Commission is required to allocate equal time on the radio for parties to campaign and to monitor public news broadcasts to ensure equal coverage of parties.
Source:
Electoral Law: Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Act, art. 63(1)(a),(2.)
Verified:
2013/07/17
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/02/06
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:
No restrictions are placed on opinion polls.
Source:
Verified:
2012/02/06
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:
2012/02/06
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