Pakistani journalists denounce sensationalism at International Media Ethics Day seminar Posted on September 24, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply In response to local acts of terrorism, speakers called for a resurgence of responsible, ethical journalism This includes upholding the integrity of victims and practicing more investigative journalism.
WikiLeaks stirs speculation over Al-Jazeera’s coverage of the Arab Spring and Iraq war Posted on September 20, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply The subsequent resignation of Wadah Khanfar’s, the network’s former top news director, intensifies public scrutiny over Al-Jazeera’s objectivity.
Canadian court gives bloggers greater freedom of expression — libel case Posted on September 14, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply Ontario superior court rules “defamation” depends on medium and context; appeal is likely.
Federal court rules 1st Amendment protects citizen journalists Posted on September 12, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply Appellate ruling: “. . . news-gathering protections of the First Amendment cannot turn on professional credentials or status.”
Thai website moderator could face prison for failing to remove anonymous critical comments quickly. Posted on September 7, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply Critics of Thailand’s stringent lese-mageste law say rulers routinely use it as a “weapon to silence critics.”
Media in India wrestle with two ethical quandaries Posted on August 13, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply Should a satellite company be able to demand TV stations use certain sports commentators? And is there an argument for regulation of social media when threats of mass violence arise?
New ethics code restricts Mississippi teachers’ use of social media Posted on August 8, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply Citing a need for ‘boundaries’, state school board association erects social media wall between students and teachers
Former Aussie media mogul reflects on the Murdoch scandal Posted on July 30, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply In his first interview since 1991, Warwick Fairfax warns “We’re all capable of being corrupted.”
Chicago TV station admits ethical blunders Posted on July 29, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply CBS affiliate’s edited interview with 4-year-old boy was highly misleading, prejudicial.
British PM prepares for inquiry Posted on July 20, 2011 by amlacey Leave a reply David Cameron announces legal panel, will focus on media ethics, and press-police-politics relationship