Sentences with phrase «issue of public importance»

The vast differences in our positions on issues of public importance will be quickly apparent.»

The Fox network could not have existed three decades ago because the Federal Communications Commission still used the Fairness Doctrine and equal time rules to require stations to provide time — even free time — to air all sides of issues of public importance.

When statements were made on radio and television that slandered individuals, or strong positions about issues of public importance were aired which needed balance and rebuttal, it was possible for ordinary citizens to demand that the station provide time for reply.

The committee provides a link between the Association and its affiliated groups and works with the Association's Public Relations Officer to address issues of public importance.

I am proud to be a member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, which publishes American Scientist as a way of sharing current research issues of public importance with the educated public.

«This case constitutes public interest litigation: the respondents have raised issues of public importance that transcend their immediate interests.

The Applicants argued their appeal raised a number of issues of public importance.

If violent commercials are run, then free counter advertising time should be accorded to local community groups under a «Fairness Doctrine» which would require that a station that airs an issue of public importance (such as violence) must also air the opposing views.

When someone speaks on an issue of public importance, we should be allowed to see who has been paying them.

Finding for the applicant, the ECtHR was satisfied that he had merely expressed an opinion on an issue of public importance, which was made on the basis of personal experience.

The question whether Suremime had a private law right to enforce compliance with the FCA review as opposed to only a public law right to challenge decisions taken during the review is an issue of public importance and so ought to be decided at trial.

Bringing an issue of public importance does not automatically entitle a litigant to preferential treatment with respect to costs (at para 35).

Thus, matters referred are issues of public importance, which require the speedy process of a Reference to receive timely input on the viability of proposed legislation before it is enacted.

[73]... This case constitutes public interest litigation: the respondents have raised issues of public importance that transcend their immediate interests.