Name of code
Editorial Charter [Charte rédactionnelle]
Originator of code
Le Courrier
Country
Switzerland
Original language
French
Year of creation
2001
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
The “Editorial Charter” (“charte rédactionnelle”) of the daily Le Courrier. It is aimed at the news organization’s professionals and address the newspaper’s editorial line, the newsroom’s independence, and organization. The guidelines depict the humanist vision of the newspaper by stating its commitment to promoting the primacy of the person, the defense of the poorest people, and the promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue. According to the guidelines, journalists are required to comply with the “Declaration of Duties and Rights of Journalists” while the editorial organization emphasizes teamwork within the editorial team.
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