Section 1

{a} The Broadcasting Act imposes on the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters a duty to ensure that nothing is included in any broadcasting service which is against the public interest or national harmony or which offends against good taste or decency. This Code of

Practice has been produced for the purpose of carrying out such duty.

{b) All Internet Service Providers and Internet Content Providers licensed under the Broadcasting (Class Licence) Notification, 2001 are required to comply with this Code of Practice and to satisfy the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters that they have taken responsible steps to fulfil this requirement. Under the Broadcasting Act the Minister responsible for broadcasting matters has the power to impose sanctions, including fines, on licensees who contravene this Code of Practice.