The appellant appealed against a finding of a Tribunal of the Commission that the broadcast of the following insert during a breakfast show “One thing white people and black people have in common is that we all get taken for a ride by Indian people. I don’t trust camels or anyone else that doesn’t drink [...]
Complaint about use of the word “doos’ during the morning show on Jacaranda FM during a time when small children might form part of the audience. The Tribunal held that judged within the context in which the word was used, it might have been in questionable taste, but could hardly be considered to be excessively [...]
Complaint was received against the broadcast of something said during the breakfast show. The words complained of are the following: “One thing white people and black people have in common is that we all get taken for a ride by Indian people. I don’t trust camels or anyone else that doesn’t drink water for three [...]
Complaints were received about the use of the words “f*ck” and “pissed off”. The words obviously used in their secondary sense. The programme broadcast at a time when a large number of children cannot be expected to be part of the audience. The programme not specifically designed for children or aimed at children. The right [...]
A complaint regarding certain derogatory references to different racial groups made by a presenter on Jacaranda Radio was received by the Registrar. The insert discussed the recent establishment of the “Native Club”, and listeners were invited to call in and suggest names for other clubs based on race. Several proposals were made. The Tribunal, however, [...]
Dignity infracted by the utilization of the word “porra”. Held that the word is degrading, offensive and demeaning of the dignity of persons of Portuguese descent. [2005] JOL 16332 (BCTSA) CLICK TO VIEW FULL JUDGMENT
Reporting of news truthfully and accurately - item broadcast of apparent suicide of young boy in news bulletin - inaccurate first report causing trauma to relatives of young boy - facts set straight in later news bulletin - problems experienced by broadcasters in verifying facts explained to Tribunal and to Complainant - no negligence on [...]