Upholding the Yellow Press Card: BRTK’s Stance on Respect
Press Card Commission Calls for Respect for Yellow Press Card
The Press Card Commission has issued a statement calling for “respect” for the Yellow Press Card in light of increasing complaints of “dirt and corruption” against the Turkish Cypriot press. The commission, which consists of representatives from all press organizations in the country, emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the Yellow Press Card.
According to the statement, the Yellow Press Card is awarded through a transparent, meticulous, and democratic process by the Press Card Commission. The commission, recognized as a reference in the international arena, follows a legal statute in evaluating press card applications and ensures that the recipients meet the universal criteria for journalism.
The statement also highlights the online accessibility of information regarding Yellow Press Card holders on the commission’s website, basinkartikomisyonu.org. It stresses the significance of recognizing the Yellow Press Card as a reference in all press-related activities, emphasizing its role in promoting professional discipline and ethics.
While freedom of expression is a fundamental right, the commission emphasizes the importance of respecting the professional reputation of journalism by honoring the Yellow Press Card. The organizations that make up the Press Card Commission include the KT Journalists Union, KT Journalists Association, KT Sports Writers Association, News Cameramen Association, and Foreign Press Union.
In conclusion, the Press Card Commission calls on all institutions to respect the Yellow Press Card as a symbol of principled and ethical journalism. By upholding the integrity of the Yellow Press Card, the press community can continue to uphold professional standards and promote ethical reporting practices.
