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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
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Verified: 2021/06/07
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): d. No information available
Comments: 11.4 For programmes of which the entire or part of the theme is on the election (e.g. for introducing the candidates/lists of candidates or reporting/analysing the election platforms and activities of the candidates/lists of candidates), the fair and equal treatment principle will apply. In accordance with the fair and equal treatment principle, broadcasters should ensure that each of the candidates/lists of candidates contesting in the same constituency will be introduced and reported in the programme and no favourable or unfavourable treatment will be given to any of the candidates/lists of candidates. [Amended in June 2016]
Source: Legislative Council Election Guidelines, 11.4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-legislative-council-general-election-4/view
Verified: 2021/06/07
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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
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: There is no limit on advertising, however there is a maximum amount you can spend on a campaign and your advertising costs are a part of it. It is $121,000-$6,936,000 per candidate.
Source: Legislative Council Election Guidelines, Ch 16-9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-legislative-council-general-election-4/view
Verified: 2021/06/07
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