The CMM has issued a comprehensive statement outlining the meaning and importance of freedom of expression and how the Guidelines for Journalists stand in relationship with the law.
“Responsible journalism starts with the everyday work at the editorial office. Behind all responsible journalism there’s a responsible journalist,” says UJF president Hanne Aho.
Should irate feedback from the Prime Minister impact news reporting? When is it right to mention the skin colour of a criminal suspect? And should you interview a celebrity when they’re the worse for booze?
The external review of the operations of the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) has found that while the public broadcaster operates independently, Yle needs to put its house in order with respect to its journalistic management. The review was conducted by Professor Olli Mäenpää, who headed the independent media watchdog the Council for Mass Media (CMM)Read More
The CMM also ruled that Prime Minister Juha Sipilä’s conduct had curbed freedom of speech. The council found that Yle changed tack after Sipilä made contact, killing follow-up stories and changing others. A hard-hitting and historic decision, says UJF president Hanne Aho.
Yle commissions external review of its journalistic decision-making.
The Council for Mass Media in Finland dealt with ten complaints about good professional practice in the media at its first meeting of 2016. Three of the cases were dismissed, seven adjudicated.
Boost to work of media watchdog.