Code Of Ethics: A Move To Make The Sword Mightier?
By Easwaran Rutnam- Sunday, June 16, 2013
Bob Dietz, Sukumar Rockwood and Imthiaz Bakeer Marker
In journalism there is a popular quote which states that “the pen is mightier than the sword”. In other words it means that, as far as the media is concerned, journalists can make a change through what they write. However now there are fears the government maybe attempting to stifle that freedom given to journalists, the freedom to express an opinion or reports the facts.
Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella announced recently that the government will be introducing a ‘Code of Ethics’ for the print and electronic media, websites and advertisements.
