Media Outlet Mtavari Date of first publication 22/05/2024 Date of Latest Change 22/05/2024
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?
YesAre the reasons for granting anonymity made clear to the public?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Editorial and ethical standards are defined by Georgian legislation and the mission principles of Mtavari Channel. Adherence to journalistic ethics is a matter of self-regulation, implemented through the self-regulatory system established at Mtavari Channel. Since April 2024, Mtavari Channel has an Editorial Board consisting of journalists, producers, and heads of departments.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Editorial and ethical standards are defined by Georgian legislation and the mission principles of Mtavari Channel. Adherence to journalistic ethics is a matter of self-regulation, implemented through the self-regulatory system established at Mtavari Channel. Since April 2024, Mtavari Channel has an Editorial Board consisting of journalists, producers, and heads of departments.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Editorial and ethical standards are defined by Georgian legislation and the mission principles of Mtavari Channel. Adherence to journalistic ethics is a matter of self-regulation, implemented through the self-regulatory system established at Mtavari Channel. Since April 2024, Mtavari Channel has an Editorial Board consisting of journalists, producers, and heads of departments.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
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?
YesIf you want to publish additional information, please provide it here.
Editorial and ethical standards are defined by Georgian legislation and the mission principles of Mtavari Channel. Adherence to journalistic ethics is a matter of self-regulation, implemented through the self-regulatory system established at Mtavari Channel. Since April 2024, Mtavari Channel has an Editorial Board consisting of journalists, producers, and heads of departments.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
The primary role and purpose of the board is to define the channel's editorial policy and direction, agree on principles, and develop a strategy; serve as a guarantor of the channel's editorial independence and protect and prevent it from any interference; be guided by international standards of journalistic independence and ensure compliance with the norms of professional ethics; to provide balanced and unbiased information to viewers; to protect Euro-Atlantic aspirations.