Libel

For which of the following topics should the Programme Director be consulted ahead of broadcasting?

When is it OK to swear in the studio?

What must you do in an election period?

Not appear on air if you are a candidate locally
Not appear on air if you are a candidate anywhere
Not mention any political subjects, candidates or parties
Mention all parties standing in the constituency whenever you mention the election
Make sure none of your guests are candidates anywhere
Tell guests they must mention the election in a balanced way
Tell guests they must not mention any political subjects
Get permission from the programme controller before covering politics or the election
It's best practice to completely avoid politics during election periods – this includes references to polling
Only allow candidates from the party who are currently in power to appear on-air

Which of these is OK to say in relation to a court case or police investigation?

?What must you do if inappropriate or prohibited content is broadcast

What does the Broadcasting Code require in terms of impartiality?

Choose two actions which are appropriate when dealing with minors at Radio Verulam

Ensure their parent/legal guardian is present with them at all times if possible, else at least two volunteers over the age of 18 is present
Ensure they have written consent from their parent or legal guardian to feature on-air
Encourage the guest to bring a friend for support; they don’t have to be over the age of 18
The parent or guardian can sign a consent form if they wish, but no consent form means the parent/guardian has given permission for their child to feature on-air
Always pre-record segments with minors as they could get nervous when live

Watershed

If a guest were to swear during a live interview, what should your course of action be?

Apologise immediately and proceed with caution. If it occurs again, apologise again and immediately end the segment
Ask your guest to apologise immediately before continuing
Let it slide, but prepare for a re-occurrence
Swearing is acceptable in some circumstances, so take no action

Defamation on the radio is known as what?

Which of the following is an acceptable defence/excuse for defamation?

What is Radio Verulam’s policy on privacy?

There is no policy; privacy is not a right therefore it doesn't apply here
Do not reveal something about someone’s personal life, for example who their family is or the address where they live
Always use a fake name when conducting interviews on-air, to protect privacy
Revealing someone's address is acceptable provided they are live in the studio

Which of the following statements could land Radio Verulam in trouble for Contempt of Court?