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OMULA EMMMANUEL BSU/SS/COM/PhD/16/7342 Omulas@yahoo.com ,  08062486482 COURSE CODE: COM 902 COURSE TITLE: MEDIA RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Abstract This paper journalism practice and respect for individual  privacy examined the need for journalists to respect  individual’s  right to privacy.  It was revealed that the journalist must respect  individuals’  right to privacy because it is a natural  right;  that is enshrined in the constitution  of many countries  in the world over. Findings also showed that, there are moral justifications as to why journalist must respect  individuals’  right to privacy . It was further re vealed that privacy is the foundation  for the protection of individual  freedom ; and that man should be seen as something  that is  intrinsically  valuable. This paper also pointed out what constitutes invasion of privacy . It was concluded among ...

OMULA EMMMANUEL BSU/SS/COM/PhD/16/7342 Omulas@yahoo.com ,  08062486482 COURSE CODE: COM 902 COURSE TITLE: MEDIA RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Abstract The paper examined the rights and responsibilities of journalists. It was revealed that there are legal bases for journalistic rights and freedom of the press. Findings revealed that there are also legal constrains that may impede the rights and freedom of expression of journalists ,  some of these rights are :  free access to all source of information, the right to information,  right  to freedom of expression and criticism. Legal constrains include criminal code or penal code, official secret Act, Article 19 (2) and (3) of the  Universal  Declaration  of Human Rights. It was also revealed that the powers that be impede on journalists rights and responsibilities through pronouncements as was the case in Benue on 1 2  March 2018 when presidency barred some media ...