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While it may not be illegal for a journalist to use unethical methods per se, sometimes using unethical methods end up leading journalists to break the law without them knowing it sometimes but if and when they are investigated for using unethical methods it is found out that they broke the law in the process, they can be held liable for whatever happened for using the unethical methods.
But, just because it is unethical sometimes, it is not necessarily illegal.
What else can I help you with?
Is it against the law to sleep in the same room with your mom?
No. It may be unethical depending on age and sex of child, but not against the law.
What is the between an unethical act and an illegal act?
An unethical act refers to behavior that goes against moral principles or values, while an illegal act is a violation of laws established by the government. Not all unethical behaviors are necessarily illegal, and not all illegal acts are necessarily considered unethical.
Is choking your dog against the law?
Yes, if it's done intentionally! Of course animal cruelty is against the law! Also, where animal abuse isn't illegal, it's still unethical. Don't do it.
What has the author Leonard Cyril James McNae written?
Leonard Cyril James McNae has written: 'Essential law for journalists' -- subject(s): Press law 'McNae's Essential Law for Journalists' -- subject(s): Journalists, Legal status, laws, Press law
What has the author Frances Quinn written?
Frances Quinn has written: 'Law for journalists' -- subject(s): Press law, Law and legislation, Journalists, Mass media, Legal status, laws
What is the law in stealing?
Stealing is theft. Theft is a crime. It is against the law. Depending on the amount of stolen and the means and methods by which it is stolen, it could be serious enough to spend time in jail.
What regulate methods and means of warfare prohibition against using certain weapon?
The Law of the Hague
What regulates methods and mean of warfare--prohibitions against using certain weapons?
The Law of the Hague
If an employer does not share and simply follows the law does it mean he is unethical?
No the employer is following the law.
Why do journalists need to know the law?
There are different reasons journalists need to know the law. For most of them, the law they need to be familiar with is laws that deal with the writing of stories and the reporting of news. Journalists who write for legal journals, magazines, and papers need to knw the field of law they are writing about.
What has the author Tom Welsh written?
Tom Welsh has written: 'Conditioning for dancers' 'McNae's essential law for journalists' -- subject(s): Journalists, Legal status, law, Legal status, laws, Press law 'Fading Illusions'
What is limitation placed upon journalist when printing a story?
Shield Lawn.A law that protects journalists from being compelled to reveal confidential sources of information. Shield law is meant as a protection, not a limitation, on journalists.
