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"It should be illegal for the media to discriminate, on the basis of political opinion or other recognised grounds, in the allocation of and charging for paid political advertisements, where these are permitted by law. "

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International Mechanisms for Promoting Freedom of Expression: Joint Statement on the Media and Elections, p.2 para. 18

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Joint Statement on the Media and Elections

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Political parties and candidates must be granted, on an equal basis, the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds orally, in writing, in print, through art, or through any other form of media.