Technology, and the democratizing of news gathering, continue to change traditional journalistic practice making the path through ethical and regulatory frameworks tough to negotiate. As high-profile celebrity cases such as Max Mosley's vividly illustrate, conflicts between the law, ethics and the public's right and desire to be informed are not easily resolved. This comprehensive volume addresses the ethical considerations, dilemmas and challenges the practicing journalist faces, each minute, every day. Providing context and practical advice, it explores an area of crucial importance for the 21st century, thoroughly equipping the reader with the information and tools to negotiate this challenging area knowledgeably, practically and responsibly. This book has been written for students and trainee journalists, working journalists and editors, and indeed for any student of the media. Read more...
What are ethics? --
News : towards a definition --
Morality of reporting --
The good journalist --
Truth, accuracy, objectivity and trust --
Privacy and intrusion --
Gathering the news --
Reporting the vulnerable --
Deciding what to publish --
Taste and decency; harm and offence --
Professional practice --
Regulation --
History of print regulation --
History of broadcast regulation --
Codes of conduct as a regulatory system --
Regulation systems in the UK --
The experience abroad --
The future.