UBI decisions on "Kassensturz" and "10 vor 10"

The Independent Complaints Authority (UBI) has dealt with complaints against two Swiss television reports. The complaint against the "Kassensturz" report was upheld, the complaint against the report on "10 vor 10" was rejected. The Kassensturz report "Useless conventional medicine: health insurers pay millions for nothing", broadcast on June 7, 2005, was criticized for not correctly reflecting the position of the pharmaceutical industry. The audience had to assume that the 16-month-old statement broadcast reflected the current position of the pharmaceutical industry. The UBI criticized Kassensturz for failing to obtain a current position. The contested report therefore violated the principle of fairness. However, the UBI's decision was narrow with 5:4 votes. However, the complaint was rejected for the "10 to 10" report on the impact of the free movement of persons broadcast on August 18, 2005. The UBI conceded to the complainant that a figure on pensions had been incorrectly communicated. However, the shortcomings only concerned secondary points and therefore the information principles under program law were not violated. The complaint was rejected by 7:1 votes. The decisions of the UBI can be appealed to the Federal Supreme Court by means of an administrative appeal.