DISCRIMINATION AND DENIGRATION STANDARD
Question 8:
Recognising the importance of freedom of expression, a ‘high level of condemnation, often with an element of malice or nastiness’ is generally required to breach this standard. Proposed amendments (guideline 4.2) recognise that ‘reinforcing or embedding negative stereotypes’ can be enough in some cases. Do you support this and, if not, why?
BALANCE STANDARD
Question 9:
Amendments to the balance standard and commentary recognise that, given the current proliferation of media/information sources, balancing viewpoints will normally be available across time, different programmes or different media (such that complaints under this standard will rarely be upheld). Do you support this and, if not, why?