Name of code
Code of Ethics of the Pesti Hírlap [A Pesti Hírlap Etikai Kódexe]
Originator of code
Pesti Hírlap
Country
Hungary
Original language
Hungarian
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
Pesti Hírlap declares that the most important function of the media is to inform, to present information necessary for voter, consumer, parental and other decisions, to promote freedom of expression and the flow of diverse opinions, to entertain, and through all these means to enhance society’s self-awareness. By adhering to the Code of Ethics of the Editor-in-Chiefs’ Forum (see HU6), Pesti Hírlap declares that the editorial office considers its duty to report accurately, fairly and truthfully to its best professional beliefs.
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