Mai FM cleared over India population crisis jokes
The Broadcasting Standards Authority found Mai FM's comments about Indians during a population crisis discussion did not breach broadcasting standards.
A complaint was filed against Mai FM arguing that comments made about Indians were derogatory and disrespectful. The Broadcasting Standards Authority investigated the matter and determined the remarks did not cross the threshold required to constitute a breach of broadcasting standards.
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Mai FM cleared over jokes about India during population crisis discussion
A complaint argued comments about Indians were derogatory and disrespectful, but the Broadcasting Standards Authority found they did not cross the threshold for a breach.