JTI

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

Deloitte

Certified by

Deloitte

Date of certification

02/12/2024

Contact details

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3000 Melbourne
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Media Outlet Latvian Television Date of first publication 13/11/2024 Date of Latest Change 27/09/2024

2. Editorial Mission

2.1. Editorial Mission Statement

The Media Outlet shall disclose its editorial mission statement which shall be consistent with the fundamental ethical principles of trustworthy journalism, and, as described in the Preamble, should incorporate principles of: ethical practice, good governance, self-regulation and Engagement with the public. A Media Outlet shall set out how it proposes to uphold these journalism principles through its Editorial Guidelines and processes which shall include arrangements in relation to internal accountability and of appropriate external accountability (see clauses 9 – 15). Best practice is to have these arrangements codified and made available publicly.

Does your Media Outlet have an editorial mission statement, or stated set of principles or editorial values?

Yes

Provide that statement here.

As defined in the editorial guidelines for public media, the objectives of public service electronic media are:
1) To strengthen the democratic order of Latvia,
2) To strengthen freedom of expression,
3) To promote a sense of belonging to Latvia among the Latvian population,
4) To cultivate the Latvian language and national culture.

The editorial values of LTV as a public media organization are:

1) Freedom of Expression: Public media do not tolerate external or internal censorship of content and avoid self-censorship.
2) Independence: Public media are editorially independent and do not submit to the interests, influence, or interference from state authorities, local authorities, political parties, religious organizations, business interests, groups, or individuals.
3) Truth: The pursuit and disclosure of truth is the ultimate goal of professional journalism.
4) Integrity and Openness: Public media employees act openly and honestly, adhering to high ethical standards.
5) Accountability: Public media take responsibility for the content they produce.

The professional principles of public media are accuracy, objectivity, separation of fact from opinion, diversity of opinion, creativity, avoiding stereotyping and audience engagement.

Is that statement posted online?

Yes

What is the URL where it is published?

https://ltv.lsm.lv/storage/documents/files/4114dc9080b5bf2d710286717bcf6560.pdf