Complaint about an inaccurate and unfair broadcast that distorts an interviewee’s response, thus televisionskewing the right to reply. The broadcaster paraphrased an interview in which the complainant rebutted allegations of bribery. In doing so, the broadcaster used language that did not entirely accurately reflect the meaning of the original, and it is likely that this created a false impression. A high level of accuracy is expected in a news bulletin, especially where a reply is broadcast.  The complaint was, accordingly upheld and the broadcaster reprimanded.

[2011] JOL 27001 (BCCSA)

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