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This section of the Code covers material that is likely to incite crime or disorder, reflecting Ofcom's duty to prohibit the broadcast of this type of programming.

This section of the Code covers material that is likely to incite crime or disorder, reflecting Ofcom's duty to prohibit the broadcast of this type of programming.

Rule. 8.1: Any infringement of privacy in programmes, or in connection with obtaining material included in programmes, must be warranted.

10.1 Programming that is subject to, or associated with, a commercial arrangement must be appropriately signalled, so as to ensure that the commercial arrangement is transparent to listeners. 10.2 Spot advertisements must be clearly separated from programming.

The Broadcasting Code means a code of practice or regulations for the good conduct of the broadcasters. Broadcasting also includes films and OTT platforms. Films are regulated by the Cinematography Act. India has its own Broadcasting Code that is The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990.

Establish and maintain high standards of civility and propriety in all programs. Maintaining and promoting communal harmony, religious tolerance and international relations. The media must give fair treatment to controversial public issues. Media should respect human rights and dignity.

2.2 Factual programmes or items or portrayals of factual matters must not materially mislead the audience. (Note to Rule 2.2: News is regulated under Section Five of the Code.)

So what is in the Ofcom Broadcasting Code? (i) Section 1- Protecting the Under-Eighteens. ... (ii) Section 2- Harm and Offence. ... (iii) Section 3- Crime, Disorder, Hatred and Abuse. ... (iv) Section 4- Religion. ... (v) Section 5- Due impartiality and due accuracy. ... (vi) Section 6- Elections and referendums. ... (vii) Section 7- Fairness.