The ASA has revealed that 19 complaints have been sent about the UKIP campaign, but that the case has been closed as the ads fall into the remit of political advertising.
Political advertising falls outwith the jurisdiction of the Advertising Standards Authority, as it is deemed inappropriate for a body like the ASA to intervene in the democratic process.
The ASA said “We appreciate that political ads can and will prompt complaints. However, the best course of action for anyone with concerns about a political ad is to contact the party responsible and exercise your democratic right to tell them what Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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