Crimewatch. Complaint that two programmes containing rape reconstructions invited imitation. Not upheld (law and order).
Film "The Big Doll House". Brutal warder in a women's prison. Not upheld (good taste and decency): action taken sufficient.
3 National News, Nightline. Item on news about the Gulf War and comment by Bill Ralston about the war. Not upheld (balance, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming). Other standards mentioned subsumed under balance.
Holmes. Item on the findings of the Cartwright Report on cervical cancer. Upheld (accuracy, responsible programming). Order (broadcast of summary of decision).
Radio Pacific interview on subject of psychiatric patients being released back into the community. Host's comments about security for one psychiatric patient. Upheld (accuracy). Not upheld (privacy, balance). No order.
Fair Go. Item about company directors' liabilities and the difficulties caused by the liquidation of a specific building firm. Not upheld (privacy).
Radio 99 FM. Editorial comment on broadcasting licensing fee. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).
Movie "Jagged Edge". Use of offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency): action taken sufficient.
One Network News. Item dealt with a homicide and included a close-up shot of a bloodstain. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Safer Sex. Programme about sex with target audience in 16 to 25 age range. Not upheld (good taste and decency, balance).