S.L. 350.14 Art. 7

Media Releases

7.1 Media releases should be evaluated on the merits of their news value. Moreover, rather than just quoting verbatim from media releases, the broadcaster should seek that the person/ organisation issuing such release appears on camera or on sound. 7.2 Where a media release is issued in reaction to an earlier event or statement which had not been previously reported by the station concerned due to its lack of news value, it shall be the duty of the said station to provide an account of the original release together with the reaction thereto. SECTION 8 Rights of Respect and Privacy