Code of Ethics of the Pesti Hírlap [A Pesti Hírlap Etikai Kódexe]

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

Abstract

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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