Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on Friday dwelled on ethical standards of practice among Journalists during their practice urging that it’s a fundamental responsibility of the press to ensure the public feeds on first-hand, accurate and balanced information without compromise, prejudice, or hatred in their delivery.
Among made the remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the new leadership of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association, a body that unites all Parliamentary journalists.
“As your patron, I urge you all to uphold the ethical standards of the profession. You ought to cover news as impartially and objectively as possible.’’ Among noted, adding that.
‘’Parliament opened up the House to you for scrutiny, you are not here as politicians but Journalists, don’t allow to be used as mercenaries.’’
Among further warned journalists to refrain from “brown envelopes” especially from politicians which she attributes plays a lead role towards bias and subjective reporting.
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