S.L. 350.26 Art. 8

Acts of violence covering ethnic disputes or clashes 8.1 News, views or comments relating to local ethnic or religious disputes or clashes must only be broadcast after proper verification of facts and must be presented with due caution and restraint and in a manner which is conducive to the creation of an atmosphere congenial to national harmony, amity and peace. 8.2 Sensational, provocative and alarming headlines and programming must be avoided. 8.3 News reports of commentaries must not be written in a manner likely to inflame the passion, aggravate the tension or accentuate strained relations between the communities concerned. Hence the use of inflammatory language and terms which put ethnic or religious groups into a negative light should also be avoided.

8.4 Programmes which could potentially exacerbate communal trouble must not be broadcast.

8.5 The juxtaposing of programmes aimed at reporting of negative news and promoting racial equality must be dealt with sensitively, bearing in mind the final impact on viewers and listeners.