Code of professional ethics for journalists of azerbaijan

CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR JOURNALISTS OF AZERBAIJAN

PRİNCİPLE 1: To serve the truth, accuracy and objectiveness

1.1 The primary goal of journalism is dissemination of truth; and objectiveness is a main professional criteria.

1.2 Journalists shall study and convey the viewpoint held by the target of criticism in their articles. If this is not possible and if the target of criticism requires so, the journalist shall create due conditions for such persons to communicate their views.   The principle of pluralism shall be upheld. 

1.3 Opinions in articles shall be expressed in a way that readers could differentiate them from news and facts; and attribute such opinions to the journalist.