The Appellant appealed an adjudication that the broadcaster contravened Clauses 28.3.1 and 28.3.2 of the Code in that the broadcaster did not achieve balance during a discussion of a controversial issue of public importance and that a right of reply was not offered to the Respondent. The Tribunal found that the broadcaster’s efforts to achieve balance was inadequate. The broadcaster repeated its offer to a right of reply (which had previously been declined by the Respondent, during the hearing. Respondent accepted the offer. Appeal against contravention of Clause 28.3.1 dismissed. Appeal against Clause 22.3.2 upheld.
