Newspaper Wall editorial team aims to convey the truth to the society and to be the voice of different layers. In line with this purpose, the following principles, which are the source of universal journalism principles, guide the employees of Gazete Wall.
No one can be condemned or humiliated because of their race, gender, social status and religious beliefs.
Broadcasting that restricts the freedom of thought, conscience and expression cannot be made. The sensitivities of different segments are taken into consideration in the publications.
Journalism, which is a public duty, cannot be used for immoral private purposes and interests. Care is taken to convey the facts in an objective manner. It is not possible to create a false perception by giving incomplete information in the news.
Expressions that go beyond the limits of criticism that insult individuals and organizations or that are slanderous cannot be included. If there is more than one party involved in the news, care is taken to seek the views of the parties.
Expressions such as 'dishonest', 'bomber', 'thief', 'mafia leader', 'terrorist' are not used about the people who are the subject of the news. It is accepted that such expressions hinder the understanding of the news instead of making it easier to understand.
The private life of individuals cannot be the subject of publication unless it is necessary for informing the public. Unless there is an outstanding public interest, no document, photograph, sound or image can be taken without the permission of the owner.
In crimes involving children, clear names and photographs of persons under the age of 18 who have the status of suspect, accused, convict, witness, victim or victim cannot be published; These children cannot be interviewed without the permission of their parents or other persons legally responsible for the child.
A warning that will warn the reader is clearly placed in news that is undesirable for children to see or that contains violence.
In crimes related to sexual immunity, physical or sexual assault against women and children, the victim's full name and photographs cannot be published; Publications that reveal his identity are avoided. Care is taken not to broadcast in a way that would reproduce the violence in question and cause anxiety in the society.
In news, comments and analyzes, not to emphasize that a person's behavior or crime is caused by his or her race, nationality, religious or sectarian belief, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other characteristic, unless it is directly related to the event in question. attention is paid.
Suicide events are not reported unless they are of public interest. In cases where it needs to be communicated, broadcasts are not broadcast in an encouraging and wide-ranging manner that will impress the reader or viewer. The details of the event and the description of the method applied are avoided; No photos, pictures or videos showing the event will be published.
Unless there is an outstanding public interest, it is avoided to investigate news with hidden cameras, unauthorized audio recordings, concealment of identity and similar methods.
News whose investigation is within the scope of journalism cannot be published without being investigated or without being sure of its accuracy, even if it is in another publication or news source.
Information provided on condition of confidentiality cannot be published unless required by the public interest. Confidentiality disappears when the source openly misleads the public.
Publications that encourage the use of unproven methods and drugs are avoided.
The news received in a different broadcasting organization can be republished by specifying the source and obtaining permission.
No one can be declared "guilty" unless he is determined to be guilty by a judicial decision. Relatives of suspects, suspects and convicts cannot be exposed unless they are clearly related to the act committed and it is necessary for the correct understanding of the event.
Journalist; avoids performing his duties with methods and attitudes that may cast a shadow on the dignity of his title.
Broadcasts that encourage violence and bullying are avoided.
These qualities of advertisements and publications in the nature of advertisements are indicated in a way that leaves no room for doubt.
Gifts, financial benefits or privileges cannot be accepted from persons and institutions that are or are intended to be covered in the news.
In order to eliminate the grievances caused by giving wrong or incomplete information, care is taken to use the right of reply and refutation.