Media Ethics Archives

Ethical and legal responsibilities of the media in contempt of court and fair trial reporting

Contempt of Court and Media Ethics: Ensuring Fairness in Judicial Reporting

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago024 mins

Abstract The interaction between the media and the judiciary is influenced by the antagonistic demands of press freedom and the…

Libel and defamation laws illustrated through a courtroom gavel, law books, and a journalist fact-checking news in an ethical newsroom

Libel and Defamation Laws: Ethical Implications for Journalistic Practice

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago016 mins

Abstract Defamation and libel are still important issues in legal and ethical aspects of modern journalism, especially at the time…

A conceptual 3D illustration of a balanced scale set against an open legal book. On the left scale sits a gavel and law book labeled 'LAW'; on the right scale sits a human brain, microphone, and camera labeled 'Ethics'. The image features the title 'Legal Controls on Mass Media' and rests on a base labeled 'Societal Interests'.

Legal Controls on Mass Media: Balancing Ethics and the Law

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago015 mins

Abstract The legal frameworks are critical in controlling the mass media operations, besides promoting ethical journalism. Media have boundaries which…

image illustrating Freedom of the Press, Ethics & Democracy

Freedom of the Press: Meaning, Importance, and Ethical Boundaries

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago017 mins

Abstract Press freedom is still one of the major pillars of democratic rule and social responsibility. It facilitates the flow…

Self-Regulation in the Media: How Effective Are Ethical Guidelines?

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

Abstract Self-regulation is also very commonly viewed as one of the main ways of maintaining ethical behavior in mass communication…

A wide-angle shot of a busy, professional newsroom in a modern loft office. In the background, a large wooden plaque on a brick wall lists the "Code of Professional Journalism Ethics," featuring points like Accuracy, Independence, and Transparency. Journalists are seen working at desks with "Fact-Checking" visible on their monitors, while a news anchor records a segment in the center. The warm lighting emphasizes a mood of integrity and serious intellectual work.

Codes of Ethics in Mass Communication: Importance and Practical Application

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago018 mins

Abstract Professional ethics are essential in informing media practitioners on how to behave and to be responsible in communication within…

ethical responsibility in mass communication showing the roles of journalists media owners editors advertisers regulators and audiences

Beyond Journalists: Ethical Duties of Media Owners, Editors, and Audiences

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago015 mins

Abstract The subject of ethical responsibility in mass communication does not just stop at journalists but is also applicable to…

Illustration of balanced scales representing ethics in mass communication, surrounded by symbols of journalism, truth, global media, and accountability in a digital society.

Ethics in Mass Communication: Foundations, Principles, and Professional Conduct

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago016 mins

Abstract Ethics has been at the core of responsible mass communication, which determines the way information is collected, generated, and…

Freedom of expression and rights protection in modern media

Freedom of Expression Versus Rights Protection: Finding the Media Balance

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago015 mins

Abstract The world of international law provides freedom of expression as one of the pillars of democracies and a fundamental…

Feature image showing a public display on Media and Human Rights, highlighting investigative journalism, accountability, and media ethics in an urban setting.

Media, Communication, and Human Rights Awareness

Favour Ibe Kalu2 months ago2 months ago015 mins

Abstract Human rights promotion and protection are the main pillars of democratic governance, social justice, and sustainable development. The mass…

Mass media as social institutions shaping social order and democracy

Mass Media as Social Institutions: Roles, Responsibilities, and Influence

Favour Ibe Kalu3 months ago3 months ago013 mins

Abstract The mass media are also formal social institutions, which carry out systematic and long-term functions in contemporary societies. Like…

Image showing journalists in a newsroom discussing ethics in media writing, focusing on accuracy, fairness, and responsible reporting.

Ethics in Media Writing: Accuracy, Fairness, and Responsibility

Favour Ibe Kalu4 months ago4 months ago015 mins

Introduction Mass media is incredibly powerful in influencing the mass opinion, policy-making, and social narratives. Any article, news report, broadcast,…