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Hi Alex

<<or to engage in activities intended to influence the decisions of statutory bodies (eg it's illegal for a radio station to support a campaign against the closure of a local hospital or library) >>

I have heard a community station do exactly that a year or so ago regarding a library.

I've looked for a specific rule about not influencing statutory bodies in the codes, but can't seem to find it.

If you or someone could point me to the approporate paragraph, I'd appreciate that.

Thanks.

-Nigel-

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alex Gray, Two Lochs Radio 
  To: 'The Community Media Association Discussion List' 
  Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:22 PM
  Subject: Re: [cma-l] Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill2016-17 - stream


  It can be political when it concerns its own future.

   

  Under the Broadcasting Act and Ofcom codes, radio stations are not permitted to be politically partial or to engage in activities intended to influence the decisions of statutory bodies (eg it's illegal for a radio station to support a campaign against the closure of a local hospital or library) *BUT* there is one exception in law, and that is when the decisions could have a direct effect on the activities or future prospects of the radio station.

   

  Alex

   

  From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Ian Hickling
  Sent: 14 January 2017 09:23
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  I thought Community Radio had to  be non-political?

   

  Ian Hickling

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  From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk <cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Clive Glover <clivegloveruk at gmail.com>
  Sent: 13 January 2017 13:46:41
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  Subject: Re: [cma-l] Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill 2016-17 - stream 

   

  Slightly weird. Conservative Government arguing for not for profit MUX providers and Labour Shadow Minister asking why commercial bidders excluded! 

   

  New politics indeed...

   

  Clive Glover

   

  Radio Verulam, St Albans

   

  On 13 Jan 2017, at 12:10, CMA-L wrote:





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