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Readers' Ombudsman - When it comes to our journalists, should we always name names?



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Published Date: 21 April 2008
By Ian Stewart
IF A reader writes a letter to the Editor that criticises one of our journalists by name, should the letter be published as is, or should the name of the journalist be removed?

Reader Steuart Campbell is in no doubt as to the correct course of action: "I criticised a journalist, who could be freelance for all I know. But since you removed his name from my letter (when published], I assume that he's a staff writer. Are you...



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  • Last Updated: 20 April 2008 10:02 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Ian Stewart
 
1

donald,

glasgow 21/04/2008 08:33:08
What a load of waffle, Doogie and Eddie are Labour bams.
2

donald,

glasgow 21/04/2008 08:33:22
What a load of waffle, Doogie and Eddie are Labour bams.
3

gus1940,

Edinburgh 21/04/2008 09:20:43
Fairness,balance and accuracy.

That hardly describes The Scotsman.

 

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