Religious satellite TV channel Loveworld has been fined £125,000 after it aired unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about coronavirus. An investigation by Ofcom found a 29-hour programme, the Global Day of Prayer, breached broadcasting rules by presenting “potentially harmful” claims about Covid-19. It is the second time in a year the watchdog has ruled against the channel for statements made on air about the virus. Ofcom had previously ordered Loveworld not to repeat the programme and to broadcast a summary of its decision three times in a day. A statement from Ofcom said: “Loveworld’s failure to put these unsubstantiated statements into context risked serious harm to its audience.

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2021 10:07 UTC