Name of code
Ethical Code of the National Association of Hungarian Journalists [Etikai Kódex]
Originator of code
National Association of Hungarian Journalists [Magyar Újságírók Országos Szövetsége]
Country
Hungary
Original language
Hungarian
Year of creation
2011
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The initiator of this Ethical Code is the National Association of Hungarian Journalists (MÚOSZ), the biggest Hungarian journalist’s association. The purpose of the Ethical Code is to preserve and promote ethical and honest journalists’ activities within the framework of human rights, democratic public life and the constitutional state. The Code is binding for all members of MÚOSZ, and the association recommends its application and the respect of its norms for non-members alike.
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