Media Outlet RADIO FRANCE Date of first publication 25/06/2024 Date of Latest Change 25/06/2024

14. Internal Accountability

14.1. Dealing with Inaccuracies

There shall be a systematic editorial structure in the Media Outlet to ensure that any inaccuracies in its content are corrected in a timely and transparent manner. This shall include a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by the public and those with knowledge of the story and for assessing and dealing with the claims.

Do you have a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by the public?

Yes

Do you publish that process?

Yes

What is the URL where it can be seen? Or, where is it seen next to each bit of Content?

Les journalistes veillent à l’exactitude des propos tenus dans nos médias. Ils rectifient le plus rapidement possible - en direct quand cela est possible ou dans la journée - toute fausse information, inexactitude ou erreur qui serait passée dans l’un de nos programmes. Nous donnons aux rectifications une visibilité équivalente de nature à remédier à la diffusion d’un élément inexact.

En cas d'erreurs, les auditeurs peuvent également s'adresser à la médiatrice des antennes qui intervient régulièrement sur les antennes et dispose d'un site dédié avec des réponses aux auditeurs. Les auditeurs peuvent également saisir le comité d'éthique, s'il s'agit d'un manquement déontologique. L'Arcom peut également être saisie, et en cas de manquements manifestes, elle publie sa décision sur son site.

Do you have a clear process to allow potential errors to be communicated to the Media Outlet by those with direct involvement in the story?

Yes

Do you have a clear process for assessing and dealing with the claims?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

Is there a systematic editorial structure in the Media Outlet to ensure that any inaccuracies in its content are corrected in a timely and transparent manner?

Yes

14.2. Publishing Corrections

In particular, in relation to inaccuracies, a Media Outlet shall adopt good practice for correcting inaccuracies, such as making a clear indication of the correction in a similarly prominent place and manner as the original version, such as the same URL or in similar time and format of broadcast.

Does your Media Outlet guarantee the publication of the correction of all significant inaccuracies and errors in a similar place and manner as the original version, such as the same URL or in similar time and format of broadcast?

Yes

14.3. Contact and Process for Complaints

A Media Outlet shall have a designated person and/or contact information in place for complaints. A process shall exist for members of the public to open a dialogue with the organisation in the event of potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines. This information shall be easily available.

Does your organisation have a designated contact in the event of complaints about potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

La médiatrice et le comité d'éthique de Radio France répondent à ces besoins, dans leurs champs de compétences respectifs:

CHIPIP : https://www.radiofrance.com/comite-ethique-de-radio-france
Médiatrice : https://mediateur.radiofrance.com/

Does your organisation have a designated process for the public to open a dialogue with you regarding potential breaches of its journalism principles or Editorial Guidelines? (These may follow the Uniform Correction or Clarification act adopted by most U.S. States.)

Yes

Is that information clearly available?

Yes

What is the URL of where this information is available? If it is not on a single page, describe where people can find it.

https://mediateur.radiofrance.com/
https://www.radiofrance.com/comite-ethique-de-radio-france

14.4. Internal Process for Complaints

The Media Outlet shall have a clear procedure in place to ensure that all staff are aware of the process that must be followed when such a complaint is received. For example in larger Media Outlets, it must be known and accepted that the creator of a piece of journalism that is subject to such a complaint must escalate the issue to a designated third person. A Media Outlet shall ensure that complaints are addressed within the Media Outlet in a fair, reasonable and timely manner.

Are your staff (Employees and Freelance) aware of the process that must be followed in the event of such complaints?

Yes

Are they aware that all such complaints must be brought to the attention of a senior member of staff (of organisations large enough to have a staff) not directly connected with the creation of the story?

Yes

Is your Media Outlet committed to the resolution of any such complaints in a fair, reasonable and timely manner?

Yes

14.5. Independence of Ombudsperson

Where a Media Outlet's internal accountability mechanism takes the form of an ombudsperson, that person may be appointed by the Media Outlet; but in this case there shall be a transparent process for his/her appointment and the ombudsperson's independence shall be protected to ensure that he/she cannot be removed from the position simply for challenging journalistic or editorial decisions or actions.

Does the Media Outlet have an Ombudsperson?

Yes

Is the Ombudsperson appointed by the Media Outlet?

Yes

Is there a transparent process for their appointment and is their independence protected?

Yes

If you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.

La médiatrice est nommée par la présidente de Radio France et placée sous sa responsabilité directe. Journaliste, elle est indépendante de toute hiérarchie. Elle n’intervient aucunement dans le choix, la préparation ou l’élaboration des programmes des chaînes. Elle n’est pas responsable des choix éditoriaux. De même, le recrutement de journalistes, producteurs, animateurs ne relève pas du champ d’action de la médiation qui est du ressort exclusif de la direction de Radio France et des directions des antennes.

La médiatrice ne peut se voir imposer ni elle-même imposer une décision. Elle est indépendante vis-à-vis de toute influence extérieure.

La médiatrice n’est soumise à aucune consigne venant de qui que ce soit.

La médiatrice bénéficie d’une totale liberté éditoriale. Elle sélectionne et publie les messages qu’elle souhaite sans que quiconque puisse critiquer ou remettre en question ses choix. Elle a une pleine autonomie dans l’exercice de ses fonctions et n’est pas soumise à des directives. La médiatrice ne saurait accepter des pressions internes en ce qui concerne ses décisions liées à la médiation.

La médiatrice s’engage à refuser ou interrompre la médiation si les conditions de cette indépendance ne lui paraissent pas ou plus réunies.

14.6. Powers of Ombudsperson

Where a Media Outlet's internal accountability mechanism takes the form of an internal or external ombudsperson or equivalent, it should take steps to ensure that this person has powers to remedy any breaches of its Editorial Guidelines, provide redress to affected parties, deter future guidelines' breaches and provide an opportunity for its decisions to be appealed or reviewed.

Does that person have full power to remedy any breaches of the organisation's Editorial Guidelines?

Yes

Does that person have full power to provide redress to affected parties?

Yes

Does that person have full power to deter future breaches?

Yes

Does that person have full power to provide opportunity for any decisions to be reviewed or appealed?

Yes

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