The regulations of the media on the Day of National Mourning were recalled in the MISD of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The regulations of the media on the Day of National Mourning were recalled in the MISD of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The MISD of the Republic of Kazakhstan reminded about the regulations of the media and the design of their websites, as well as the Internet resources of state bodies on the Day of National Mourning - January 10, 2022.

 

On the Day of National Mourning, it is recommended to ensure compliance with a number of measures related, first of all, to the activities of the media and the design of their Internet resources:

 

It is offered when registering Internet resources of mass media and public authorities (including logos) on the Day of National Mourning:

 

placement of a banner with the following inscription at the top of the site pages along the entire width: "January 10, 2022 is the Day of National Mourning in the Republic of Kazakhstan."

 

The banner color is black, the text color is white. The language of the text depends on the language version of the resource that the user is currently viewing. The banner must be clickable. When clicking on it, it is proposed to switch to an article by one of the state media dedicated to the event to which mourning is timed. In addition, the banner should be tied to the top of the page (not scrolled when viewing the page).

Changing the color scheme of Internet resources to black and white. At the same time, it is necessary to preserve the original color scheme of the photos, making only the design elements of the sites black and white.

 

Changing the color scheme of TV channel logos to black and white.

 

  1. During the Day of National Mourning, it is proposed to remove any advertising banners, entertainment and interactive elements from all pages of all Internet resources of the media and public authoritites.

 

  1. It is recommended to disable the sound of Internet resources, if this is the case.

 

  1. It is proposed to disable the commenting function for all materials related to the Day of National Mourning on all Internet resources. Such a measure is associated with a traditionally large number of unflattering reviews, including those for whom mourning has been declared. As an alternative, it is proposed to consider the possibility of tightening the policy of moderating comments on publications related to the reasons for the declaration of national mourning.
  2. Materials dedicated to events related to the Day of National Mourning should be linked to the top of the main page.

 

  1. It is recommended that all media (print media, Internet resources, TV and radio channels) refrain from posting entertainment materials on the day of mourning. On radio channels, it is offered to broadcast calm, non-rhythmic musical works, mainly domestic.

 

  1. Exclude from the broadcast grid all TV and radio channels of advertising, social advertising in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 8 of the Law "On Advertising". It is also recommended not to place advertising materials in printed publications.

 

  1. In printed publications, it is recommended to use black and white on the first pages, avoid bright colors.

 

  1. Operators of television and radio broadcasting and Internet television are advised to refrain from broadcasting and retransmitting foreign TV and radio channels with entertainment and advertising content during the period of national mourning.

 

  1. In all media, it is recommended to avoid publishing/posting provocative photos and videos, including images of corpses, blood, etc.

The Ministry calls on the heads of mass media, TV and radio broadcasting operators, public authoroties and organizations to adhere to the proposed recommendations, as well as to comply with the restrictions provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the day of national mourning.