13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?

1. General Conduct, Section 20, paragraph (V) 'Issuing of advertisements at the cost of public exchequer in the newspapers and other media and misuse of official mass media during the election period for partisan coverage of political news and publicity by the Federal, Provincial and Local governments shall be prohibited.' (Elections Code of Conduct, 2013: 4).

'10.1 Publicly owned or funded media should grant all political parties/candidates airtime and news space for direct access programmes!on a fair and non discriminatory basis. Other broadcasters may also be required to provide such airtime.' (Media Code of Conduct for Elections, 2013).

Source: Article 1, Section 20, paragraph (V), Elections Code of Conduct, 2013.

Source: Article 10.1, Media Code of Conduct for Elections, 2013.

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