medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

102CULTURE AND LEISURE TIMEFree-press restrictionsDenmark has a free press withoutcensorship. Even so, the media are barredfrom publishing certain kinds ofinformation.Thus, it is illegal to reveal statesecrets, make defamatory or libellousstatements, and disseminate degrading,racist or discriminating attitudes or ideas.Naturally, this does not imply thatsuch attitudes and ideas cannot bediscussed in the media, as long as it isdone fairly and objectively or in order toprovoke debate.Licence feeRadio Denmark and TV2 are both public service*broadcast stations.They have a legal obligation toprovide radio and television programmes over awide range of interests.The public service media are mainly financed bythe radio and television licence fee*, whichowners of a radio and television set must paytwice a year.The licence fee is set by the DanishParliament.Registration for payment of the licence fee ismade through the shop where you buy a newtelevision set or a radio. You may also contactRadio Denmark’s licence department directly.