beer Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Meteorologists in South Africa could face jail if they get their forecasts wrong, under new legislation.It's hoped the rules will prevent weathermen causing panic and economic damage by getting it wrong about things like drought or flash-flooding.Those wanting to issue a severe weather alert will have to get written permission from South Africa's Weather Service Bill first.Weather forecasters getting it wrong for the first time could face a four or five-year sentence and a £400,000 fine.And repeat offenders could be jailed for as long as ten years or fined up to £800,000.(source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know in certain places the media over indulge in the fears of their viewers to keep people tuning-in. I wonder if that is what led to this new law in South Africa. Anyone care to clarify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted January 17, 2012 Administrator Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know in certain places the media over indulge in the fears of their viewers to keep people tuning-in. I wonder if that is what led to this new law in South Africa. Anyone care to clarify?I think so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myidisbb Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 still a bad law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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