The Society of
Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics enjoins journalists to: Seek truth and Report
It. This includes fact-checking, not intentionally distorting information,
identifying sources, avoiding stereotypes, and supporting the open exchange of
opinions. Hence, minimize harm.
Ø No journalist shall disseminate
information or allegations without establishing its correctness or truth.
Ø No journalist shall disclose the
source of his/her information and shall only divulge them in the event of an
overriding consideration of public interest and within the framework of the law
of Uganda.
Ø No journalist shall solicit or
accept bribes in an attempt to publish or suppress the publication of a story.
Ø A journalist shall not plagiarize
the professional work of others or expropriate works or results of research by
scholars without acknowledging their contribution and naming his/her sources of
information.
Ø Journalist shall obtain his/her
information through the skilful application of journalistic principles and
shall never bribe or offer inducements to sources.
Ø No journalist shall deny any person
with legitimate claim a right to reply a statement. Correction and rejoinders
are to be published in appropriate form without delay and in a way that will be
noticed by those who have received the original information.
Ø A journalist shall at all times
strive to separate his/her own opinions from factual news. Where personal
opinions are expressed, the public shall be made to know.
Ø A journalist shall take the
necessary steps to correct any damaging report made on any individual or
organization.
Ø A journalist shall not originate or
encourage the dissemination of information designed to promote or which may
have the effect to promote tribalism, racism, or any other form of
discrimination.
No comments:
Post a Comment