Like many other press and media councils in Europe, the Conseil de déontologie journalistique (CDJ) ensures compliance with journalistic ethics.
This independent self-regulatory body is organised and funded by those involved in the profession (journalists and media) in French- and German-speaking Belgium.
Composed of representatives of journalists, media publishers, editors-in-chief and civil society, the CDJ has three main missions: information, mediation and self-regulation.
In short, the Council lays down the ethical principles of journalism and ensures that they are respected by means of complaints, which can be settled by mediation.
The CDJ is a moral authority, not a court.
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Industry
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Media and Telecommunications
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Company size
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2-10 employees
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Headquarters
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Bruxelles, Brussels Region
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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2009
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Specialties
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médiation, autorégulation, information, déontologie, and journalisme