In its order, NBDSA issued guidelines to be followed by its members, including:
Broadcasters must refrain from using any expression or slurs which may be construed as Hate Speech against the LGBIQIA + community. While reporting any issue concerning the LGBTQIA+ community, broadcasters must ensure that reporting does not promote homophobia or transphobia or negative stereotypes about the LGBTQIA+ community.
Broadcasters must respect the privacy of LGBIQIA+ individuals and not disclose the personal information, including gender identity or sexual orientation of a person without their consent.
Broadcasters while reporting on any member of the LGBTQIA+ community must endeavor to use inclusive and gender-neutral language, respect the individuals’ preferred pronouns and names.
As far as possible, broadcasters while reporting on any issue concerning the LGBTQIA+ community must strive for diverse representation and ensure that voices from different segments of the LGBTQIA+ community are provided a platform to express their views.
Source: Barandbench
