35Sexual themes on radio

35 Sexual themes on radio

(1) This section applies to matter that:

(a) is the content of a feature program, or a promotion for a feature program; and

(b) has an explicit sexual theme as its core component.

(2) The matter may be broadcast if:

(a) the broadcast is in the public interest; or

(b) the matter is included in a discussion or debate about current events.

(3) In any other case, the international broadcasting licensee that proposes to broadcast the matter should not decide whether to broadcast the matter until the licensee has had regard to the composition of the major component of the international audience.

(4) If the licensee decides to broadcast the matter, in accordance with subsection (2) or (3):

(a) the licensee should broadcast a warning that gives a reasonable indication of the nature of the matter:

(i) before any broadcast of the matter; and

(ii) at hourly intervals during any broadcast of the matter; and

(b) each warning should be broadcast in the principal language used in the broadcast.

(5) A warning should not include anything that is likely to seriously offend or distress a substantial component of the international audience.