GUIDELINES FOR BROADCASTING PREAMBLE Taking into consideration the importance and sensitivity of the electronic media for the promotion of freedom of expression, democracy, national culture, as well as social and economic development, the following standards shall apply in the preparation, presentation and transmission not only of programmes but also of advertising material on any broadcasting station transmitting in Ghana. 1. National Identity of Programming (a) In pursuance of the stated cultural and social development objectives of broadcasting in Ghana emphasis shall be placed on the broadcast of local programmes and the development of a national identity as a major priority by all broadcasting stations authorized to operate in Ghana. (b) Broadcasting stations shall endeavour at all times to reflect and promote national development in their programmes and other output including advertising, protection of the environment, family planning and gender issues. (c) Broadcasting stations shall, in particular, facilitate the participation of marginalized individuals and communities in national priority-setting and decision-making by providing them access to express their views and share their knowledge in programmes. 2. Accuracy, Objectivity and Fairness (a) Information given in any programme, should be presented accurately, honestly and impartially. (b) All issues of public interest should be adequately presented to ensure fairness. (c) The right of reply should be guaranteed to any person or body with a genuine claim to misrepresentation. 3. Good Taste And Decency (a) Broadcast programmes should avoid all indecency and incitement to ethnic, religious or sectional hatred and disaffection. (b) Obscene or vulgar language, expressions and presentations should not be used. (c) The sanctity of marriage and family values should be promoted and strictly 1