In light of an article which appeared in the Guyana Times Monday edition that featured a 15-year-old rape victim, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) issued a statement reminding media houses of their responsibility to practise ethical and responsible journalism.This is particularly important when it comes to cases involving minors. The press association said that not only are such moves unethical but appear to be in breach of the provisions of the Sexual Offences Act which prohibits the identification of a rape victim.According to the statement, in particular,China NFL Jerseys, Section 62 (1) of the Act states: “The publication in any document,Wholesale Jerseys China, or the broadcasting,Jerseys From China, or transmission in any way, of any information that could identify the complainant or witness to an offence under this Act is prohibited.”Section 62 (3) also states: “Every person who publishes in any document or broadcasts, or transmits in any way,Wholesale Jerseys, any information that could identify the complainant or a witness contrary to subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of two million dollars.”The GPA said that other media houses have similarly been guilty of such breaches and thus, call on these entities to practice responsible and ethical journalism.The association noted that the Code of Conduct issued by the United Kingdom’s Independent Press Standards Organisation states that the press must not, even if legally free to do so, identify children under 16 who are victims or witnesses in cases involving sex offences.Further, in any press report of a case involving a sexual offence against a child,Discount Football Jerseys, the child must not be identified.“The freedom to report comes with responsibility to rigorously adhere to voluntary standards and ethical practices while also upholding the fundamental standards of accuracy, fairness and balance,Wholesale Jerseys 2018,” GPA said in the statement.It continues, “The GPA takes this time to remind editors and media owners of the important role they need to play in on-the-job training and education of their employees, especially the younger reporters who are now dipping their toes in the profession.”