[cma-l] Libel insurance for radio stations

[CMA-L]

From: tlr at gairloch.co.uk

Rich, maybe your suggestion was tongue in cheek, but I'd say if you can
afford the salary of a boss who's at his desk during all live shows,
*and* can be paying attention to the output continuously, then you are a
very lucky station, and are probably worth sueing in the event of a
mistake! Of course, it could land you in hotter water if something
libellous did make it to air, since clearly the boss would be directly
responsible through his/her inaction!

But the serious point is the one everyone has made - the most important
thing is to make sure the presenters are aware of the issues and what
they should or shouldn't do.

Of course, backers and funders not used to radio may ask about things
like this but proper training is one solution and for what you might
spend on insurance you could fit the flashiest delay system available
with a dump button on the bosses desk.. much more reassuring!

Alex
Two Lochs Radio
http://www.2lr.co.uk/