33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
Mauritius
Answer
- Number of candidates
- Share of seats
Source
"The precise allocation of the air-time for party election broadcasts shall, subject to this Part, be the responsibility of the broadcasting licensee. Broadcasting licensees shall exercise their judgement based on the following factors -
(a) the number of candidates being fielded by parties/alliances;
(b) the number of candidates who were elected Members of the outgoing National Assembly."
(Part B.4(1), Political Boroadcasts and Party Election Boroadcasts, General Guidelines for Private and Public Broadcasters, 7 April 2010).
