S.L. 350.14 Art. 1

Preamble 1.1 The Broadcasting Authority is the legal guardian over the impartiality and accuracy of news and current affairs programmes in terms of article 119 of the Constitution of Malta as well as the Broadcasting Act of 1991, as amended, now Chapter 350 of the Laws of Malta. 1.2 Radio and television broadcasters are required to provide news and current affairs programmes that should be presented with due accuracy. 1.3 The Authority has to ensure that a broadcaster preserves due impartiality in respect of matters of political or industrial controversy or current public policy.

1.4 The right for private and family life and the right of freedom of expression and information should be preserved and respected. 1.5 The Broadcasting Authority must seek to ensure that the provisions of this document are consistent with the principles of the Constitution and applicable legal instruments. 1.6 These Requirements as to Standards and Practice have been made by the Broadcasting Authority in virtue of article 20(3) of the Broadcasting Act, Chapter 350 of the Laws of Malta.

SECTION 2 Definitions and Interpretations