3. Other skilled and experienced technicians engaged in journalism and media will be regarded members of
the media profession and should respect the code of ethics of journalism. Members of the media mentioned
here above should receive the same respect offered to the journalist.
Art. 22
Obligations of the journalist.
1. The journalist should be a competent person free to undertake his profession and should be truthful while
disseminating information where he/she should specifically identify his sources.
2. The journalist should not violate the rights of the person, organization, religious centers and the ethics of
national traditions...
3. The journalist should avoid the dissemination of fictitious information and denouncements that can damage
the stability and unity of the nation and that can jeopardize the peaceful cohabitation of the public.
4. The journalist should preserve the dignity, the privacy and the rights and the dignity of the people providing
him/her with the information and he/she should demonstrate admiration.
5. The journalist is not allowed to collect secret information or personal photographs in a deceptive manner or
theft not legally permissible.
6. Officials responsible for the media and the press and the correspondents should release thoroughly edited
material, and should preserve impartiality demonstrating truthfulness while not damaging the freedom of press.
7. a) If the media or the correspondent releases information received from a person requesting confidentiality,
the reason for the confidentiality should be evaluated before broadcasting the information. If his/her anonymity
is
reasonable
by
the
media,
the
information
can
be
publicized.
b). In case the released information creates grievances or complaints the confidentiality will be lifted and the
identification of the source would be exposed in front of a court if need arises through a secret session in order
to respect the safety of both sides.
Art. 23
The Rights of the Journalist.
1. The journalist has the right for the preservation of his/her personal security, his dignity and should
demonstrate freely all the real information received through his profession.
2. The journalist has the right to receive all information he/she needs where there are no reasonable
conditions not allowing him/her to receive such information.
3. The state should encourage and facilitate for the journalists with additional trainings concerning the
improvement of the occupation.
4. Owners of the media and the correspondents can have their private and separate unions in order to defend
their personal interests.
5. Owners of the private media should preserve the rights of the journalist and the technicians in matters
concerning;
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Employment Agreements.
Working hours.
Holidays and sick leaves.
Dismissal or release for the employment and the related rights.
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