UBI approves complaint against Rundschau
The Independent Complaints Authority for Radio and Television (UBI) has upheld a complaint against a “Rundschau” segment from April 2008. The report, which aired at that time and concerned a foster child in Aargau, was deemed biased.
The Independent Complaints Authority for Radio and Television (UBI) has upheld a complaint against a Rundschau report from April 2, 2008. The report "Scandal about foster child" about a foster child from Aargau broadcast at the time was biased. It could have given the impression that the placement of the child in 1996 and 1999 had been problematic, the UBI explained its decision in a press release on Tuesday. The investigation by the competent chamber of the Aargau High Court, however, concluded that the two foster placements were neither improper nor illegal.
The Rundschau report is criticized for the fact that the chief judge questioned does not get to speak with his best arguments. It is not enough to merely hear a challenged person pro forma. The report also ignores the fact that the supervisory clarifications related exclusively to the findings at the time of the disputed care placements. The report also assumes that the two care placements are a scandal that should actually have legal consequences, the UBI writes further. However, this thesis was not subjected to serious scrutiny. The UBI's decision can be appealed to the Federal Supreme Court.
The Rundschau report is criticized for the fact that the chief judge questioned does not get to speak with his best arguments. It is not enough to merely hear a challenged person pro forma. The report also ignores the fact that the supervisory clarifications related exclusively to the findings at the time of the disputed care placements. The report also assumes that the two care placements are a scandal that should actually have legal consequences, the UBI writes further. However, this thesis was not subjected to serious scrutiny. The UBI's decision can be appealed to the Federal Supreme Court.
