Code of practice launched on 'citizen journalism'

A code of practice for media organisations embracing the phenomenon of 'citizen journalism' has been launched by the National Union of Journalists, reports HoldtheFrontPage.

"The Witness Contributors' Code of Practice outlines guidelines on issues such as accuracy and checking sources, along with payment to contributors.

It also covers copyright and other legal and moral rights and says that organisations should not do anything to encourage people to put themselves in danger in order to gain material."

To read more details of the debate go to: the_citizen_journalism_debate.html

For more about the implications of citizen journalism for photographers visit: http://www.epuk.org

To see a copy of the Code of Practice click below: Code of practice.doc.

emily | 10:57 AM | Citizens as Camera Phone Reporters |
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