A complaint was received about a skit that was broadcast on 15 August 2006 at 17:35 on 5fm by DJ Fresh. The skit is a parody on Michael Jackson’s song “Thriller”. In the song the singer replaces the lyrics of the song with lyrics which contain references to paedophilia and Michael Jackson.
Apparently the broadcasting of a skit directly after the five o’ clock news is a feature of DJ Fresh’s show. The skit is supposed to be a humorous comment on an item mentioned in the news. Apparently one of the items in the news broadcast concerned the release of a new album by Michael Jackson. The tribunal found that in broadcasting this specific skit, the broadcaster contravened clause 28.1 of the Code.
[2006] JOL 20511 (BCTSA)