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Mass Communication and Journalism · Q117

Media Laws and Ethics

Graduate and Post Graduate · Mass Communication and Journalism · question 117

Q117

The investigative journalist's newspaper should be guided by the paramount principle of criminal jurisprudence that

A.
a person is innocent unless the offence alleged against him is proved beyond doubt by independent and reliable evidence
Answer
B.
the journalist is always fair and works for the public welfare
C.
the offence alleged against a person must have substantial truth involved
D.
the newspaper should not publish news under investigation

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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