NUJ release citizen journalism code

Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 12:15pm in Blogging  | 

The National Union of Journalists have released a citizen journalism code in conjunction with the MediaGuardian. It says: “The Guardian/NUJ debate teased out all these important issues and was attended by leading industry figures and representatives of the blogging community on the citizen journalism phenomenon.

“The Code addresses the issues and sets down ways in which organisations and individuals can maintain the highest professional and ethical standards in the new media environment. It covers concerns about accuracy and checking sources, payment to contributors, copyright and moral and legal rights.” Download the code of practice here (Word doc)

It’s good to see professional organisations admitting there’s a change in climate and trying to adapt to it. Read the citizen journalism debate on the Guardian blog here.

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