Media Ethics Council Condemns Publishing of Nurses' Names
The Media Ethics Council condemned the publication of names of healthcare workers detained in connection with the incident at the Emergency Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, stating this violates ethical principles.
The Council highlighted the importance of protecting individuals’ presumption of innocence, warning that publicly naming those not yet proven guilty risks biasing public perception and jeopardizing their right to a fair trial.
In its statement, the Council urged media outlets to exercise caution and uphold ethical standards, emphasizing the need to respect individual dignity. It reminded all press organizations that media freedom must operate within the bounds of ethical values and professional principles, calling on them to avoid actions that might compromise the reputation and rights of individuals involved.
The Council’s statement underscored that maintaining privacy and avoiding premature judgment align with journalistic ethics, adding that publicizing names in such cases could irreversibly harm the individuals and their families. The Council cautioned that such coverage may contribute to unfair public bias, undermining the core values of a fair justice process.
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