During a programme the Complainant called in to promote his idea of sexuality and persons who suffer from cerebral palsy. After having explained his view and approach to the matter, the presenter, Dr Eve, answered that she regarded what he did as incestuous. The Complainant argued that this amounted to an impairment of his dignity and that, in any case, he should have been afforded a right of reply.
It was held that although it was accepted that the Complainant felt injured in his dignity by the remark, the remark fell within the category of legitimate opinion. He was also not entitled to a right of reply, since he had made his position clear initially.
The Complaint was not upheld.
Prof Viljoen filed a minority view, finding that the Code had been contravened.