Nigerian journalists revisiting ethics code Posted on March 17, 2013 by amlacey Journalists group will create new code of conduct to “improve the level of professionalism”
Concerns about press freedom in Egypt Posted on March 16, 2013 by amlacey New constitution limits expression, doesn’t protect journalists from prison, but many remain optimistic
Washington Post eliminates ombudsman position Posted on March 4, 2013 by amlacey The Post replaces ombudsman position, around since 1970, with “reader representative”
Website publishes hacked emails of former president George W. Bush Posted on February 9, 2013 by amlacey The ethics of publishing private correspondence: “Media ethics aren’t just for the media anymore.”
Forum in Libya deliberates media ethics Posted on January 27, 2013 by amlacey After revolution that ousted Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, forum works to create very first “Code of Ethics for Journalists in the Maghreb Region”
Pakistan press council partners with NGO on women’s rights Posted on January 15, 2013 by amlacey Press Council of Pakistan & Women’s Empowerment Group join forces to promote media ethics on human rights, particularly women rights
Thought-provoking roundup of journalism ethics news Posted on January 9, 2013 by amlacey Leave a reply “Paywalls, Profits And Pageview Journalism” — Here’s one of many reflections on j-ethics in 2012
Reporters criticized for interviewing children after school tragedy Posted on December 15, 2012 by amlacey Leave a reply Stephen Ward: Breaking news no excuse for abandoning the ethical principle of minimizing harm
“Royal prank” raises free speech debate Posted on December 7, 2012 by amlacey Leave a reply After UK nurse’s suicide, questions about radio DJs’ speech rights, social media role
In wake a Leveson inquiry, a call for better training Posted on December 2, 2012 by amlacey Leave a reply Guardian readers’ editor: young journalists need more grounding in practical ethics