Raped Again
Does sensationalist publicity of a rape disturb you? Does the public really need to know all the sordid details? In some instances, a victim might feel twice raped, first by the rapist, then by the press. The media must use due discretion and sensitivity in these distressing circumstances.
No Gateway
The press can no longer get away with libel, untruths, or violations. You don’t need to suffer in silence the slings and arrows of irresponsible journalism. Your protests and pleas against the press can be heard outside the regular court system.
Eight Commandments for the Fourth Estste
The written word can inform and enlighten, but can also mislead and do harm. The Code of Professional Practice, drafted by the Editors’ Guide, has 8 sections that protect the public from irresponsible journalism. A violation of any one of these sections are grounds for legal action.
Indecent Exposure
Do you feel you have been stripped of your dignity at the hands of the press? Has your private life been laid bare in a gratuitous or malicious manner? The media has a duty to expose those deeds and actions of personalities that affect public interest. At the same time, there are ethical and professional guidelines that journalists must adhere to in order to protect your right to privacy.
The right not to be Harassed
Has the press ever bullied you into saying more than you would like to? Forced you to speak when you wish to remain silent? While the press has an obligation to pursue a story, this kind of harassment violates the ethics of journalism. If you feel you have a problem of this nature with the press you don’t have to go to courts.
Double Murder
A murder is already a brutal act. If graphic images of the murdered are splashed all over the media, then it is twice the tragedy. Indeed, it destroys the dignity of the victim, compounds the suffering of loved ones, and debased society in general. The press should act with due discretion and sensitivity in such matters.
What we do
The PCCSL provides a voluntary self regulatory method to resolve inaccuracies that may occur in newspapers, magazines, journals and Online editions of newspapers. Bound by the Editors’ Code, the PCCSL resolves complaints in a FAST, FREE and FAIR procedure.
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How to make a Complaint
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