Draft of RDTL Media Law reported by Parliament Committee A on 2 May 2014 Page 4 Rough translation by La’o Hamutuk. See http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/MediaLaw/14MediaLaw.htm for original and other materials. d) Support consumer protection organizations in protecting the interests of their members; e) Facilitate the access of cultural, economic and other actors to media bodies for dissemination of their products and services; 3. Functions referred to in the preceding paragraph concerning the actions and omissions of any actors which provide services, public or private, national or foreign, not excluding media bodies themselves. 4. The State may institute awards in recognition of journalistic work and media actions that excel in fulfilling duties under this article. Article 4 Duties of the media The duties of the media are: a) To check the veracity of information presented, using diverse sources, to ensure the plurality of versions; b) To respect human dignity, honor and esteem of people and the rights of others; c) Not to make discriminatory references to race, religion, gender, sexual preference, illness, political beliefs or social status; d) To use ethical and lawful means to obtain news and information; e) To ensure the rights of reply and correction; f) To not identify victims of sexual abuse and juvenile offenders; g) To promote the public interest and democratic order. Article 5 Functions of the State in the field of media 1. Essential State functions in the field of media are: a) To ensure the existence and functioning of public service radio and television; b) To ensure the free flow of information and free access to informational products; c) To preserve and defend pluralism and competition; d) To monitor compliance with the law and the rules for the exercise of media activity; e) To contribute to the training of media professionals; f) To establish measures to support private media bodies. 2. The public service media can be ensured through a concession contract, for public or private media entities, in accordance with applicable legal regime. Article 6 State support The State may grant benefits to media activity that translate into direct or indirect support, in particular by granting financial subsidies and tax benefits, tax bonuses, which are awarded according to general criteria and objectives to be established by law. [This article was amended during the Parliamentary plenary discussion.]