Name of code
The Charter of Munich
Originator of code
Paul Parisot; later adopted by the European Federation of Journalists and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) publishes the Munich Charter to be used globally.
Country
European
Original language
English
Year of creation
1971
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
No
The “Munich Charter” by Paul Parisot outlines the rights and obligations of journalists. The code was later adopted by the European Federation of Journalists and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to be used globally. It emphasizes ten key responsibilities that all journalists voluntarily should uphold, including respecting the truth, defending freedom of speech, and maintaining professional ethics. Furthermore, five rights of journalists are pointed out.
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