In fact, depending on the freedom of the press, there is no specific “text of principles” in our law that press organizations and members of the press have to comply with. Naturally, there is no legally binding principle or rule for press organizations and members of the press beyond the general rules of law.

For this reason, members of the press are obliged to comply with the general rules of law in their work. However, there are some basic principles adopted and announced by the Press Council operating in our country.