Journalists are the eyes and ears of the public. In a democratic society they must be free to investigate and report matters of public concern.
And the public should be able to trust them to provide accurate information.
Many who find themselves ‘in the news’ are unhappy about the way their story has been presented or the way journalists have obtained information.
Regulatory bodies for the print and broadcast media receive some 10,000 complaints a year. Inaccuracy and unfairness top the list of ...
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