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The Code of Practice

The Code of Practice defines the duties and rights of journalists and covers the following topics:

the accuracy of information
the right to rebuttal
the right to privacý
conduct in hospitals
human pain and grief
obtaining information by dubious means
copyright
bribery-receiving gifts
presumption of innocence
sexual crimes
children
discrimination
economic benefits
journalistic confidentiality
public interest.