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Press Complaints Commission: Code of Practice - http://www.pcc.org.uk/cop/practice.html
Self-regulatory industry system that deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of British newspapers and magazines. Code also available as PDF. |
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European Codes of Journalism Ethics - http://www.uta.fi/ethicnet/
Guide to ethics codes for media in European countries with related articles and links to selected press councils. |
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Ethics in Journalism - http://spj.org/ethics.asp
Ethics code of the Society of Professional Journalists, links to additional information and resources. |
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Wikipedia: Journalism ethics and standard - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards
Online encyclopedia article traces the evolution and purpose of codes of journalism, self-regulation within the industry, and their application in practice. |
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Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics - http://www.spj.org/ethics.asp?
Provides the code of ethics for this US group, case studies, a hotline, and resources for reporters faced with a dilemma. Details about events celebrating responsible reporting. |
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Al Jazeera: Code of Ethics - http://english.aljazeera.net/aboutus/2006/11/2008525185733692771.html
The mission statement set for this news-gathering entity. |
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New York Times Company: Press Ethics - http://www.nytco.com/press/ethics.html
Outlines the scope and purpose of this company policy. |
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CPB - Ethics Guide for Public Radio Journalism - http://www.cpb.org/stations/radioethicsguide/
An overview of important ethical issues that face public radio, as identified by public radio journalists. It offers principles and standards for ethical practice. Both the revised (2003) and original (1995) versions are available in PDF format. |
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CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices - http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/accountability/journalistic/
Policy framework for reportage at Canada's national public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Explains legislation, standards and practice. |
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BBC Editorial Guidelines - http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/
Online services policies to help content producers for British Broadcasting Corporation resolve difficult editorial dilemmas. Information about mandatory referrals. |
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Indiana University School of Journalism: Ethics Cases Online - http://journalism.indiana.edu/resources/ethics/
Series of case studies developed by Barry Bingham, Jr., and originally published in his newsletter, FineLine. Covers ethical issues involving privacy, conflict of interest, reporter-source relationships, and the role of journalists. |
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Media Alliance Code of Ethics - http://www.alliance.org.au/resources/download/code_of_ethics/
PDF outlining the 12 guiding principles for journalists who are members of the Australia's Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA). |
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Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists - http://www.ethicsadvicelineforjournalists.org/
Free service. Offering professional journalists guidance on ethical decisions when covering the news. |
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Canadian Association of Journalists — Statement of Principles - http://www.caj.ca/principles/principles-statement-2002.htm
Find out about the guiding principles and ethics for members of this professional group. |
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Journalism Code of Ethics in Various Asian Countries - http://www.medialaw.com.sg/ethics/jcode.htm
Guidelines for journalists in Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Sri Lanka. |
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An Update on Journalism Ethics in Asia - http://www2.hawaii.edu/~tbrislin/asiaeth.html
Tom Brislin of University of Hawaii examines professional conduct in Japan, China and Korea determine if journalistic core values cut across international and cultural boundaries. |
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Lithuanian Journalists Union: Code of Ethics - http://www.lzs.lt/?en=1184743429
Outlines guideline for truth, honesty, and decency. Upholds the independence of journalism and its responsibility. |
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International Journalists’ Network: Codes of Ethics - http://www.ijnet.org/Director.aspx?P=Ethics&LID=1
Directory of codes from around the world, sorted by country and region. Each available in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese. |
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The Code of Ethics of the Slovak Syndicate of Journalists - http://ethicnet.uta.fi/slovakia/the_code_of_ethics_of_the_slovak_syndicate_of_journalists
Details code of ethics adopted by Journalists of the Republic Slovenia in 1993. |
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RTNDA Code of Ethics - http://www.rtnda.org/ethics/CodeofEthics.pdf
Pocket guide (PDF file) outlining standards of public trust, truthfulness, fairness, integrity, independence and accountability. Prescribed for members of the Radio-Television News Directors Association. |