CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTION COVERAGE
Across
- 2. not intruding into political actor's private life without consent unless immense public interest is justiable
- 5. Election reports must be balanced & free of personal emotions
- 8. Applying caution in the use of pictures and names not harming innocent souls
- 9. Unnamed sources not an avenue to convey personal opinions and untruths
- 11. Demonstrating respect and dignity for the audience and not abusing professional position
Down
- 1. Stick to issues and information relevant to the democractic process
- 3. Opportunity to respond to inaccurate and adverse media reports by aggrieved parties in a timely manner
- 4. Do not publish or make explicit offensive reference unless it has news value and immense public interest
- 6. Election reports must be verifiable and factual
- 7. No photos that expose individuals casting their ballot
- 10. choice of words, intonation and personal emotions and affection