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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Alex<BR><BR><<<FONT color=#1f497d size=3
face=Calibri>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) >><BR><BR>I have heard
a community station do exactly that a year or so ago regarding a
library.<BR><BR>I've looked for a specific rule about not influencing statutory
bodies in the codes, but can't seem to find it.<BR><BR>If you or someone could
point me to the approporate paragraph, I'd appreciate
that.<BR><BR>Thanks.<BR><BR>-Nigel-</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR>Eden FM Radio Ltd<BR>Office : 01786 899 101<BR>Studio: 01768 899
107<BR>Web: <A href="http://www.edenfm.co.uk">www.edenfm.co.uk</A><BR>Twitter:
@EdenFmRadio<BR>Facebook : @edenfmonline</DIV>
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<DIV>Mostyn Hall, Friargate, Penrith CA11 7XP<BR></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=tlr@gairloch.co.uk href="mailto:tlr@gairloch.co.uk">Alex Gray, Two
Lochs Radio</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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Discussion List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, January 14, 2017 4:22
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [cma-l] Broadcasting (Radio
Multiplex Services) Bill2016-17 - stream</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri',sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US">It
can be political when it concerns its own future.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri',sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-US">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) *<B>BUT</B>*
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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ian
Hickling<BR><B>Sent:</B> 14 January 2017 09:23<BR><B>To:</B> The Community
Media Association Discussion List
<cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk><BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [cma-l]
Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill 2016-17 -
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<P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri',sans-serif; COLOR: black">I thought
Community Radio had to be non-political?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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on behalf of Clive Glover <<A
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13 January 2017 13:46:41<BR><B>To:</B> The Community Media Association
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<P class=MsoNormal>Slightly weird. Conservative Government arguing for not for
profit MUX providers and Labour Shadow Minister asking why commercial bidders
excluded! <o:p></o:p></P>
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