Huambo - Angolan journalist Paulo Miranda defended Tuesday, in Huambo, the need for criminal and civil liability of media professionals, to respect the presumption of innocence and the good name of others.
Speaking to the press, after addressing the topic "Principles and ethics of citizen journalism - Exploration of ethical values and responsibility in journalism", he said it was important to disseminate information without offending citizens and always bear in mind that everyone is innocent until a final decision is made. on trial.
Paulo Miranda said it was necessary for journalists to always take ethics and responsibility into account, under penalty of being held civilly and criminally liable.
"If I say that someone stole something, I have to be able to prove that this person actually carried out this action, under penalty of committing a crime", he emphasized.
He advised journalists to always reflect on the limits and excesses of information, as well as to know the defining principles of the profession, to avoid trials at public auction.
Therefore, he advocates greater caution in the articles to be published, both on social networks and in official bodies, guided by the permanent verification of data, to avoid liability.
The approach to the topic was part of the training plan on "Techniques and Principles of Citizen Journalism", which has been taking place since Monday, as part of an initiative of the PASCAL project, with the participation of 50 journalists from public and private bodies, as well as directors of Social Communication offices in the provinces of Benguela, Huambo, Huíla, Luanda and Malanje.
With a stage at the Journalist Training Center (CEFOJOR) and scheduled to end on Thursday, participants are being trained in subjects linked to the “Principles and Ethics of Citizen Journalism”, “Reporting and Collaborative Interview Techniques”, “Use of Digital Technologies and Social Networks”, “Critical Analysis and Content Production” and “Case Studies and Field Practices”. ZZN/ALH/TED/DOJ
