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CAP. 391]
Broadcasting Authority
[1989 Ed.
19. Codes of Practice
(1) The Authority may from time to time--
(a) issue Codes of Practice relating to standards of programmes and
advertisements broadcast by a licensee; and
(b) on the advice of the Telecommunications Authority, issue Codes of Practice providing for the technical requirements with which a licensee shall comply in broadcasting.
(2) Codes of Practice issued under this section shall not be inconsistent with standards established by regulations made under section 130 of the Telecommunication Ordinance (Cap. 106).
20. Directions by the Authority
The Authority may issue directions in writing to a licensee requiring it to take such action with regard to the standards of programmes or advertisements, including the time of their broadcasting and the content or balance of any programme, or with regard to the technical standards of broadcasts, as the Authority considers necessary in order for the licensee to comply with the provisions of any direction issued by the Governor in Council under section 18, any regulations made under section 130 of the Telecommunication Ordinance (Cap. 106), and Code of Practice or any term or condition of its licence and the licensee shall give effect to such direction.
21. Inquiry by Authority
(1) Where he considers that there may be cause for revoking a licence the Governor in Council may direct the Authority to conduct an inquiry for the purpose of making recommendations concerning the revocation of the licence specified in the direction.
(2) In conducting an inquiry under this section the Authority may consider information and matter received from any source.
(3) The following provisions shall apply in relation to the making of recommendations by the Authority under this section-
(a) the Authority shall not recommend the revocation of a licence
unless-
(i) it has given to the licensee concerned notice in writing stating that the Authority is considering the making of such a recommendation and the grounds upon which such a recommendation is being considered; and
(ii) it has given the licensee concerned the opportunity of making representations or objections concerning the recommendation under consideration; and