Article in the code of conduct about non-discrimination
Art.27 of the code states that 'A journalist including information such as ethnic background, skin colour, and sexual orientation must avoid stereotyping, generalisations, and exaggeration and must not incite discrimination.' The Code is published on the website www.rvdj.be and annual reports are published on the website www.rvdj.be
Weblinks
Aims and objectives
- To establish a code of conduct for journalists and editors - To provide a tool for the general public to file a complaint
Results and impact
There is no monitor or other form of data collection that ensures information on the implementation of the code. An annual report does provide insights into the complaints that have been filed for that year.
Creator/owner/responsible institution
Raad voor de Journalistiek
Stakeholder, Firstname: Flip
Stakeholder, Family name: Voets
Additional information
Subtype: Codes of conduct which safeguard gender equality
Nuts code: BE2