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Denmark Press CouncilTHE NATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCTA legal code adopted by the Danish Parliament with theacceptance of the national union of journalists in 1992.Fundamental points of viewThe safeguarding of the freedom of speech in Denmark is closelyconnected with the free access of the press to collect information and newsand to publish them as correctly as possible. The free comment is part of theexercise of the freedom of speech. In attending to these tasks the pressrecognizes that the individual citizen is entitled to respect for his personalintegrity and the sanctity of his private life and the need for protectionagainst unjustified violations.Breach of good press practice comprises the withholding of rightfulpublication of information of essential importance to the public ad compliancetowards outsiders if this compliance can lead to doubts as to the freedomand independence of the mass media. It is also considered to be breach ofgood press practice if tasks that are in conflict with these rules are placesupon a journalist.A journalist ought not to be placed on tasks that are contrary to hisconscience or convictions.The rules comprise all editorial materials (text and picture) published inthe written periodical press, in radio, television and remaining mass media.The rules also comprise advertisements and publicity in the writtenperiodical press, in radio, in television and remaining mass media. The rulesalso comprise advertisements and publicity in the written periodical pressand the rest of the mass media to the extent, where no special rules havebeen established.The rules comprise persons mentions and depicted, including deceasedpersons and also corporations and similar associations.The Contnent of The CodeA. Correct Information1. It is the duty of the press to bring correct and prompt information. Asfar as possible it should be controlled whether the information is correct.107