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"Public service broadcasting, whether run by public organisations or privately-owned companies, differs from broadcasting for purely commercial or political reasons because of its specific remit, which is essentially to operate independently of those holding economic and political power."

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Recommendation 1641(2004) on Public Service Broadcasting, para. 2

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Recommendation 1641(2004) on Public Service Broadcasting

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An independent body to regulate election broadcasts may be established.
The state should ensure that all public regulatory agencies are independent and protected from interference.