The Media Outlet has been independently certified according to the JTI Programme and CWA 17493:2019.

Certified by

Deloitte

Date of certification

02/12/2024

Contact details

477 Collins Street
3000 Melbourne
Australia

Media Outlet Latvian Television Date of first publication 13/11/2024 Date of Latest Change 27/09/2024

12. Responsibility for Sources

A Media Outlet shall ensure that the sources used for its journalism are dealt with responsibly and their anonymity protected when justified.

12.1. Anonymity

The procedures for granting anonymity to sources shall be covered by the Editorial Guidelines. The reason for anonymity should be clarified for the public.

Are there guidelines on the procedures to be followed for granting anonymity to sources?

Yes

Are the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?

Yes

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The Editorial Guidelines and their values of openness and accountability require that in the case of anonymous sources, the reasons for anonymity are disclosed to the public. Information provided by anonymous sources is also subject to special scrutiny and verification.

12.2. Privacy Rights

Editorial guidelines should protect the privacy rights of individuals and their safety.

Are there guidelines to ensure that the privacy rights and safety of individuals are protected in your journalistic activity?

Yes

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Section 2.5, "Protection of Privacy," of the Editorial Guidelines outlines how LTV journalists are to respect privacy in their work.

12.3. Independence and Sources

There should be guidelines on establishing relations with sources which protect the independence of the journalism.

Are there guidelines to ensure the independence of journalism relative to the sources for content?

Yes

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Section 2.2, "Working with Sources," of the Editorial Guidelines outlines the fundamental principles governing journalists' interactions with sources, including maintaining independence from sources and collaborators.

12.4. Diversity of Sources

Editorial guidelines should ensure that a diversity of sources are consulted in producing journalistic content with adequate time for response.

Do the guidelines ensure that a diversity of sources is used in the production of your journalistic content?

Yes

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The Editorial Guidelines recognize diversity of opinion as a core value. They also emphasize that stereotyping should not be tolerated and that content must represent a variety of opinions and social groups.
LTV designs its programming to ensure the representation of different societal and social groups.

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