Ethics

Al Jazeera: Code of Ethics
The mission statement set for this news-gathering entity.
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/4B3ABFB8-9082-4B05-B399-7BF68D4A39D6.htm

BBC Editorial Guidelines
Online services policies to help content producers for British Broadcasting Corporation resolve difficult editorial dilemmas. Information about mandatory referrals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/

Canadian Association of Journalists — Statement of Principles
Find out about the guiding principles and ethics for members of this professional group.
http://www.caj.ca/principles/principles-statement-2002.htm

The Canon of Journalism
Stipulates principles for members of the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association. Also covers a Code of Ethics for newspaper advertising.
http://www.pressnet.or.jp/english/about/canon.htm

CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices
Policy framework for reportage at Canada's national public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Explains legislation, standards and practice.
http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/accountability/journalistic/

The Code of Ethics of the Slovak Syndicate of Journalists
Details code of ethics adopted by Journalists of the Republic Slovenia in 1993.
http://ethicnet.uta.fi/slovakia/the_code_of_ethics_of_the_slovak_syndicate_of_journalists

CPB - Ethics Guide for Public Radio Journalism
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.
http://www.cpb.org/stations/radioethicsguide/

CyberJournalist.net: A Bloggers' Code of Ethics
A created by modifying the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics for the weblog world. Guidelines upon which individual bloggers can choose to develop their own best practices.
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/news/000215.php

Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists
Free service. Offering professional journalists guidance on ethical decisions when covering the news.
http://www.ethicsadvicelineforjournalists.org/

Ethics and Credibility in Online Journalism
An overview of ethics and credibility in online journalism. [PDF]
http://bradleyosborn.com/z/RESUME/academic/ethics_and_credibility_in_online_journalism.pdf

Ethics in Journalism
Ethics code of the Society of Professional Journalists, links to additional information and resources.
http://spj.org/ethics.asp

The Ethics of Journalism: Comparison and Transformations in the Islamic-Western Context
An international conference to be held in March 2001, sponsored by the German Institute for Middle East Studies, Hamburg.
http://www.journalism-islam.de/

European Codes of Journalism Ethics
Guide to ethics codes for media in European countries with related articles and links to selected press councils.
http://www.uta.fi/ethicnet/

Indiana University School of Journalism: Ethics Cases Online
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.
http://journalism.indiana.edu/resources/ethics/

International Journalists’ Network: Codes of Ethics
Directory of codes from around the world, sorted by country and region. Each available in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese.
http://www.ijnet.org/Director.aspx?P=Ethics&LID=1

Journalism Code of Ethics in Various Asian Countries
Guidelines for journalists in Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Sri Lanka.
http://www.medialaw.com.sg/ethics/jcode.htm

Latvian Union of Journalists: Code of Ethics
Deals with editorial responsibility, the role of media in society, and the protection of a source's identity.
http://www.mediator.online.bg/eng/ethics/latvia.htm

Lithuanian Journalists Union: Code of Ethics
Outlines guideline for truth, honesty, and decency. Upholds the independence of journalism and its responsibility.
http://www.lzs.lt/?en=1184743429

Media Alliance Code of Ethics
PDF outlining the 12 guiding principles for journalists who are members of the Australia's Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).
http://www.alliance.org.au/resources/download/code_of_ethics/

New York Times Company: Press Ethics
Outlines the scope and purpose of this company policy.
http://www.nytco.com/press/ethics.html

Press Complaints Commission: Code of Practice
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.
http://www.pcc.org.uk/cop/practice.html

RTNDA Code of Ethics
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. [PDF]
http://www.rtnda.org/ethics/CodeofEthics.pdf

Society of Professional Journalists: Ethics
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.
http://www.spj.org/ethics.asp?

An Update on Journalism Ethics in Asia
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.
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~tbrislin/asiaeth.html

Wikipedia: Journalism ethics and standard
Online encyclopedia article traces the evolution and purpose of codes of journalism, self-regulation within the industry, and their application in practice.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards