34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Answer
Yes
Source

Parliament Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981, Art. 126 (5) (6)

Comment

(5) The broadcasting facilities under this section shall be used only by a candidate or candidates nominated by any recognised political party or independent group to contest an election under this Act. (6) No candidate shall, save and except as provided in this section, directly or indirectly use broadcasting facilities for the purpose of promoting his own election.

Close tooltip