PEMRA bans reenactment of crime scenes

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 20 May 2016

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has prohibited crime scene reenactments on TV. This regulation aims to protect the identities of victims and uphold ethical broadcasting standards.

Summary

ISLAMABAD - Reenactment of crime scenes on television channels are to be banned at the start of Ramzan, Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Absar Alam announced Friday.

He said at a news conference that revealing identity of rape victims, and murder and suicide scenes will also not be allowed.

Television channels violating the new regulations will be shut down for a month and if the offence is repeated, the case will be sent to PEMRA board that could permanently close down the erring channel, Alam said.

KEY POINTS:

• PEMRA bans reenactment of crime scenes on TV starting Ramzan.
• Revealing identities of rape victims and graphic scenes is prohibited.
• Violation of these regulations may result in channel shutdowns.
• Repeated offenses could lead to permanent closure of the channel.
• The announcement was made by PEMRA Chairman Absar Alam.