Publishing Guidelines [Publizistische Leitlinien/Lignes directrices en matière de publication]

Name of code

Publishing Guidelines [Publizistische Leitlinien/Lignes directrices en matière de publication]

Originator of code

TeleBielingen/TeleBielingue

Country

Switzerland

Original language

German/French

Year of creation

2005

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Publishing Guidelines (Publizistische Leitlinien / Lignes directrices en matière de publication) of TeleBielingen/TeleBielingue are a Code of Conduct that apply to all employees who are directly involved in the production of programme content.  The Guidelines define technical rules that help to ensure the journalistic quality standard of TeleBielingue, as well as compliance with media law and media ethics. Principles (such as bilingual content, fairness, impartiality, source verification, and diversity) are also presented in the document. The document also addresses aspects such as coverage of sensitive topics, legal considerations for filming in different locations, and management of complaints.

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