Name of code
What We Stand For
Originator of code
Lighthouse Reports
Country
The Netherlands
Original language
English
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Small scale/individual media
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
No
AI/automation
Yes
Lighthouse Reports is an international investigative non-profit newsroom located in the Netherlands. They adhere to the Journalism Code of Practice as set out by the Fourth Estate, which focuses on three core principles: Reporting the truth; ensuring transparency; and serving the community. According to Lighthouse Reports, these principles are fundamental to the ethical practice of journalism. In addition, they emphasize the importance of accuracy, independence, impartiality, integrity, harm minimisation, engagement, and accountability.
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