TV Show 'Horizonte' Accused of Breaking Journalism Rules
The Spanish TV programme 'Horizonte' has been accused of breaking the rules of good journalism.
The accusation comes from the FAPE, an organisation that watches over ethics in Spanish journalism.
A special part of this organisation, called the Comisión de DeontologÃa, looked into the case.
The committee's decision followed comments made by presenter Carmen Porter, who works on 'Horizonte'.
The show is broadcast on the Spanish channel Cuatro.
Carmen Porter made a statement about the inhabitants of Tangier, a city in Morocco.
She said it was a tradition in Tangier for people to urinate in bottles.
Many people found this comment offensive towards the people of Tangier.
After reviewing the case, the Comisión de DeontologÃa decided that 'Horizonte' had broken the FAPE's code of ethics.
The FAPE concluded that the channel Cuatro had failed to follow proper standards of journalism.
The organisation gave its ruling after studying Porter's comments carefully.
This case shows how media organisations can be checked when they broadcast questionable statements.
It is not yet clear if 'Horizonte' or Cuatro will respond publicly to the FAPE's decision.
The FAPE is known for monitoring journalistic conduct across Spanish media.
Vocabulary10 words
- accused
- said someone did something bad
- ethics
- rules about what is right
- presenter
- a person who talks on a TV show
- broadcast
- shown on TV or radio
- statement
- something a person says publicly
- inhabitants
- people who live in a place
- tradition
- something people do for a long time
- offensive
- rude or hurtful
- code
- a set of official rules
- conduct
- how someone behaves
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Answer key
1. The FAPE 2. A statement that it is a tradition to pee in bottles in Tangier 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Spanish TV programme 'Horizonte' has been _____ of breaking the rules of good journalism.
The accusation comes from the FAPE, an organisation that watches over _____ in Spanish journalism.
The committee's decision followed comments made by _____ Carmen Porter, who works on 'Horizonte'.
The show is _____ on the Spanish channel Cuatro.
Carmen Porter made a _____ about the inhabitants of Tangier, a city in Morocco.
She said it was a _____ in Tangier for people to urinate in bottles.
Many people found this comment _____ towards the people of Tangier.
The committee decided that 'Horizonte' had broken the FAPE's _____ of ethics.
The FAPE concluded that the channel Cuatro had failed to follow proper standards of _____.
The FAPE is known for monitoring journalistic _____ across Spanish media.
Discussion questions
- Why is it important for journalists to follow ethical codes?
- Do you think comments about a whole city's 'traditions' can be unfair or offensive? Why?
- What responsibility do TV channels have for what presenters say live on air?
- How can organisations like the FAPE help improve journalism quality?
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