Ethical Guidelines [Etikai irányelvek]

Name of code

Ethical Guidelines [Etikai irányelvek]

Originator of code

KIBIC Magazin

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

KIBIC Magazin as a small-size editorial office recognises and defends media freedom. The editorial office 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. To fulfil all these tasks, journalists must have the freedom to do their work without political or economic influence, fear or bias. They have a duty to report accurately, fairly and truthfully to the best of their professional judgement.

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