Media Council of Tanzania: Professional Code of Ethics for Journalists

Information is a basic human right enshrined in the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) and the United Nations Charter. The media of mass communication are the instituions through which thi sright is effected. they have a socila obligation to ensure that every citizen enjoys the right to be informed. within the socila superstructure, they inform, educate and entertain by folowing a set criteria determined by the profession and provided by people trained for the purpose.

ISBN: 9987 - 8924 - 7 - 7
Publisher: Media Council of Tanzania
Year of Publication: 2005