Today we introduce you to our revised Code of Ethics. This document represents our covenant with our readers and all others who interact with our newsrooms in Jamaica, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Highlights of our revised Code of Ethics
We will respect the privacy of individuals and recognise that any intrusion has to be justified in the public interest; We will act honourably and ethically in dealing with news sources, the public and our colleagues; We will not publish material that encourages discrimination, ridicule, prejudice or hatred; We will not publish details of a person's sexual orientation unless critical to the story and in the public interest; We will move swiftly to correct errors in any of our publications; We will regularly publish notices to inform readers how to communicate complaints to the newsroom; We will not publish extended quotes from other sources without giving credit; We will not publish obscenities or profanities or defamatory comments; We will not identify relatives, friends or associates of persons convicted or accused of a crime unless directly relevant to the case; We will not allow newsroom employees to work for a political candidate or office holder on a paid or voluntary basis.Send your questions and comments to: editor@gleanerjm.com or call 932-6055.
