In a situation of a deep mistrust to politicians, they are only 10-15% apart from each other and this range lies within the limits of statistical error. The UA:PBC TV channels, local broadcasters, analog channels on the territory of the Anti-Terrorist Operation and in the areas bordering on the aggressor state will continue broadcasting until May 1, 2019. An integral part of any election process is informing voters about the electoral process and procedures, candidates and parties, the election campaign, as well as the monitoring by both the authorized state bodies and the public of compliance with the rules of election campaigning.

The contents of the website may not reflect the opinion of the International Renaissance Foundation. • not less than 75% of the total amount of news broadcasts – news in the Ukrainian language. Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson). 544/215, 545/215 Mr Serhii Kostynskyi and Mrs Uliana Feshchuk were appointed as Members of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine. +380443399210, Orysya Fedorchuk The National Council adopted Recommendations on defining language of programmes and programs in program concepts of organizations that broadcast in the territory of Ukraine or apply for a license. Due to the rotation and the appointment of M. Bagraev, a member of the National Council, to the office of a deputy of Ukraine, pursuant to the decree of the Verkhovna Rada Yu. The National Council accepted V. Shevchenko`s letter of resignation from the office of chairperson of the regulatory body.

It also prohibited demonstration of films produced by individuals and legal persons since January 1, 2014. The Law On Television and Radio Broadcasting that provided a licensing procedure for program service providers and introduced quotas on broadcasting in the official language came into force. The mandate of a member of the National Council starts at the date of appointment and lasts five years, except in the cases provided by the Law of Ukraine On the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine. Therefore, the nationwide broadcasters were obliged to broadcast 75 percent of the daily transmission time in Ukrainian. 2730-VIII the Parliament of Ukraine appointed Mr Maksym Onoprienko to the position of the Member of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine. In the first stage, state broadcasters were merged into NTKU. 288 and registered in the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on March 29, 2018 under No. V. Koval was appointed a member of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine in accordance with the Decree of the President of Ukraine No 412/2016. Subsequently, the regulations were amended. ", Media lawyer and Executive Director of the NGO “Human Rights Platform” Oleksandr Burmahin underlined that the 2019 elections year is crucial for Ukraine: "The results of the elections can change the course, vector, and agenda of our lives for at least the next 5 years. The authority of the First Deputy Chair of the National Council for Mrs Olha Herasymiuk was terminated; the authority of the Executive Secretary of the National Council for Mr Oleksandr Iliashenko was terminated. In accordance with the requirements of the Final and Transitional Provisions of the Law that came into force on October 13, 2017, during the first year of its operation, all shows and films of domestic production and national audiovisual product are accounted for in the requirements as the share of shows and films produced in the state language. It declared, for the first time ever, the establishment of the regulatory and supervisory public authority in the electronic media in Ukraine, the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine.

The National Council accepted K. Kotenko`s letter of resignation from the office of a member of the National Council. Broadcasting licenses included a separate graph to indicate the broadcast in the official language. Plaksiuk, B. Kholod with accordance with his decree. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law, which obliged broadcasters to respect 35 percent quota of songs in the official language from the general number of songs of daily broadcast. Licensing of television and radio broadcasting, Oversight and control of licensees over compliance with legislation of Ukraine in the sphere of television and radio broadcasting, advertising and sponsorship, procedure for broadcasting during electoral campaigns and referendums, Oversight of licensees over compliance with license terms, Official monitoring of television and radio programs, Elaboration of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Information Space Development Plan, Announcement and conduction of broadcasting contests on free television and radio channels, Development of terms of use and determination of users of the radio frequency resource allocated for broadcasting purposes, Preventing irrational restrictions on development of television and radio broadcasting, Promoting development of national television and radio production, Networking with television and radio broadcasters to elaborate common rules for all broadcasters of dissemination of information in compliance with journalist standards, Protection of Ukrainian information space, Development of broadcasting in the territory of anti-terrorist operation (ATO), the border territories of southern Ukraine and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Transition from analogous to digital broadcasting, Facilitating effective and sustainable competition in the market, establishing conditions to prevent elimination, restriction or distortion of competition in the television and radio information space, Facilitating introduction of public broadcasting, Support and advocacy for Ukraine`s interests in the sphere of television and radio broadcasting at the international level. By the Decrees of the President of Ukraine No. The National Council began to supervise over broadcasters` compliance with the Law. An integral part of any election process is informing voters about the electoral process and procedures, candidates and parties, election campaign, as well as the monitoring, both the authorized state bodies and the public. The National Council consists of eight persons. Responsible journalism ensures protection from external aggression, First Deputy Chairman of the National Council, Executive Secretary of the National Council. As of October 26, 2018 31 TV and radio organizations provide broadcasting on 97 frequencies and on 34 TV channels - on the basis of temporary broadcasting permits. In accordance with the requirements of the Final and Transitional Provisions of the Law that came into force on October 13, 2017, during the first year of its operation, all shows and films of domestic production and national audiovisual product are accounted for in the requirements as the share of shows and films produced in the state language. This made possible to stop unfair competition in broadcasting sphere and mass violations of copyright and related rights. 63, 64, 65, 66 entailed the early removal of the Members of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting from office Mr. Iurii Zinevych, Mr. Valentyn Koval, Mr. Serhii Kostynskyi, Ms. Uliana Feshchuk. There is a crucial necessity to support the national stakeholders, both national authorities involved into the electoral process and civil society organizations, in ensuring balanced, unbiased, neutral media coverage of elections, to prevent and counteract violations in media coverage of elections and disruptive influence of information disorder on the results of elections as well as to create effective model of control over political advertising during elections. At that date, Yu. This independent international organization unites 52 similar organizations from 46 countries of the world and aims to share information, experience and practice between them.

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22 Sep 2020 Amendment of Recruitment Rules for the post of Stenographer Graded D in Directorate of Films Festival, Ministry of information and Broadcasting 11 Dec 2019 Public comments sought on amendment of Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 1983 for display of titles, castings and credits in the language of the dialogues in a film in.. The Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine 2018-2021 is a strategic programming instrument which aims, through co-operation, to accompany the country in its efforts to bring legislation, institutions and practice further into line with European standards in the areas of human rights, the rule of law and democracy and, through this, to support the country in meeting its obligations as a Council of Europe member State. The National Council issued the first satellite license. The Law of Ukraine “On Amending Certain Laws of Ukraine Concerning the Language of Audiovisual (Electronic) Mass Media” was published. By his Decrees No. When the updated Law of Ukraine On Public Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine came into force, the reform process of state broadcasting organizations into the National Public Television and Radio Company of Ukraine (NTKU) began. And the media holds the key role in this process. The Law of Ukraine “On Amending Certain Laws of Ukraine Concerning the Language of Audiovisual (Electronic) Mass Media” was published. It prohibited dissemination and demonstration of films and serials that promoted or popularized public authorities of the aggressor state or their separate actions, created a positive image of public officials of the aggressor state, justified or claimed legitimate Ukrainian occupation. [email protected]. Mrs Olha Herasymiuk was elected as a Chair of the National Council; Mr Valentyn Koval was elected as a First Deputy Chairman; Mr Oleh Chernysh was elected as a Deputy Chairman; Iurii Zinevych was elected as an Executive Secretary. 04070 Kyiv, Ukraine • not less than 75% of the total amount of news broadcasts – news in the Ukrainian language. By the Decrees of the President of Ukraine No. The Project’s implementation period is 1 July 2018 - 31 August 2019. • not less than 60% of the Ukrainian language – on the air of local TV channels;