Hong Kong Ordinances

BROADCASTING ORDINANCE - SECT 30

Licensee to include correction or apology in television programme service

(1) Subject to subsection (3), the Broadcasting Authority may, in a case
falling within subsection (2), by notice in writing served on a licensee,
direct the licensee to include in its licensed service a correction or
apology, or both, in a form approved by the Broadcasting  Authority, in such
manner (including within such period and within such time of day) as is
specified in the notice.

(2) The Broadcasting Authority may issue a direction under subsection (1) if
it is satisfied that the licensee contravened-

   (a)  a licence condition;

   (b)  a requirement under this Ordinance which is applicable to it;

   (c)  a direction, order, or determination, under this Ordinance which is
        applicable to it; or

   (d)  a provision of a Code of Practice which is applicable to it.

(3) The Broadcasting Authority shall not issue a direction under subsection
(1) unless the licensee has been given a reasonable opportunity to make
representations to the Broadcasting Authority regarding the matter complained
of.

(4) Where a licensee carries out a direction under this section, it may
announce that it is doing so pursuant to the direction.