The key facts

  • The Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan has developed a draft Code of Professional Ethics for Journalists
  • The discussion of the draft took place in the Khorezm region
  • The content of the document, its main goals and objectives were examined

Discussion of the Draft Code in Khorezm

A discussion of the draft 'Code of Professional Ethics for Journalists of Uzbekistan', prepared by the country's Union of Journalists, was held in the Khorezm region. The meeting was devoted to the content of the document, its main goals and objectives. The discussion was reported by the Uzbekistan National News Agency (UzA).

What Is Known About the Document

The Code is being developed as a set of professional and ethical norms for journalists. Judging by the wording about 'new criteria', the document is intended to update the existing standards of media work; however, the full text of the draft and the specific provisions of the Code are not provided in the report. The date of the meeting, the composition of participants and the outcomes of the discussion are also not specified — including whether any remarks were made about the draft and when the document might be adopted.