take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information or images
no public interest defence
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privacy
everyone is entitled to respect for his or her private life
unacceptable to photograph individuals without their consent in public or private places where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy
2 of 16
Harrassment
.do not engage in intimidation, harassment or persistent pursuit
.don’t persist in questioning, telephoning, pursuing, or photographing individuals once asked to stop
.don’t remain on property when asked to leave
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intrusion into grief or shock
make enquiries and approaches with sympathy and discretion
handle publication sensitively
no public interest defence
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reporting suicide
news of suicide may prompt others to do the same
avoid excessive detail
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children
should not be interviewed unless permission from adult
children must be filmed, photographed or interviewed on school premises without permission of school authorities
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children in sex cases
-do not identify children under 16 who are victims or
witnesses in sex offence cases
-adults may be identified but don’t include information that implies relationship between child and accused
7 of 16
hospitals
identity yourself as a journalist and obtain permissions from a responsible executive before entering non public areas
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reporting of crime
relatives or friends of persons convicted or accused of crime should not generally be identified without consent, unless they are genuinely relevant to story
particular regard should be paid to potentially vulnerable position of children who witness or ar
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subterfuge
always be upfront about who you are and what you are doing
using hidden cameras or microphones breach privacy law
public interest exceptions only apply when reasonable to believe open approach would not work
10 of 16
victims of sexual assault
the press must not identify victims of sexual assault or publish material likely to contribute
11 of 16
discrimination
don’t include details of a persons race, colour, religion, gender, identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental illness or disability unless genuinely relevant to story
12 of 16
financial journalism
don’t use financial information you receive in advance of general publication for own profit, or pass such information to others
13 of 16
confidential sources
journalists have a moral obligation to protect confidential sources of information
some risk go to prison to protect a source
14 of 16
witness payments to trials
no payment or offer of payment to a witness
15 of 16
payment to criminals
payments for stories, pictures or information which seek to exploit a particular crime or glorify must not be paid
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Card 2
Front
privacy
Back
everyone is entitled to respect for his or her private life
unacceptable to photograph individuals without their consent in public or private places where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy
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