Kyo-ani incident received Media scrum prevention agreement Japan Newspaper Association June 12 12:09
In response to the arson and murder case of Kyoto Animation, the Japan Shimbun Association announced a new agreement to devise a representative interview to prevent media scrum where many interviews are concentrated on victims and related parties.
The editorial board of the Japan Shimbun Association examined the actual coverage and interviews in response to the pros and cons of the fact that 36 victims were reported with real names in the arson and murder case of Kyoto Animation. Announcing a new agreement.
According to the agreement, "Real name is the core of the fact and is indispensable for accurate reporting, but there are cases where interviews put a burden on victims and bereaved families, which is one of the reasons for rejecting real name reporting. It has become.”
After that, “If media scrum is believed to have occurred surely, we will discuss at the site level and take all necessary measures. Representatives of the media will apply for coverage, and if it is difficult to hold a press conference, a representative interview will be held. We will devise each case such as applying to reduce the burden on the people concerned in good faith."
Regarding the media scrum, the editorial committee of the Japan Shimbun Association announced its view in 2001, but this time it is undeniable that further efforts are needed, and we will continue to make further efforts to improve our moderation and decency. He is trying to make a certain interview.