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Media perception of freedom of the press

A comparative international analysis of 242 codes of ethics

University of Minnesota, USA, hime0006{at}umn.edu

Yehiel Limor

Ariel University Center, Israel

This study explores perceptions of freedom of the press by those who practice it: journalists and media organizations. References to freedom of the press in codes of ethics worldwide were analyzed according to the respective characteristics of organizations and the political-economic status of each country considered. The findings show that the concern journalists express about their freedom is not necessarily related to with the level of freedom of the press prevailing in their respective countries. Moreover, the codes of developing countries primarily display concern about the most fundamental freedoms of all.

Key Words: ethics • journalism ethics • press Councils • journalism

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