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MEDIA

Radio, television, and newspapers, and other forms of mass communication should provide sufficient coverage of the candidates’ and political parties’ opinions and ideas in order that voters receive adequate information to enable them to make an informed choice.

1. Freedom of information

State authorities should not unjustifiably limit the reporting activities of the media. Media correspondents and reporters should be protected from attacks, harassment, or intimidation.

2. Media access

State-owned media should provide equitable access to all candidates and political parties.

3. Media coverage

Media coverage of the electoral process should be fair, balanced, and impartial so that the public are informed of the whole spectrum of political opinions and ideas.