Article 37 A journalist shall be committed to the principles and values embedded in the Constitution and the provisions of the law, and have to take into account the requirements of honor, sincerity, professional ethics and traditions so as to maintain community values, and in a manner that does not violate the citizens' rights and .freedoms Article 38 The journalist shall not advocate racist calls or instigate defamation or hatred of religions, cast doubt on others' beliefs, incite discrimination or contempt of the .views of any sect of the society Article 39 The journalist, or any other person, is not allowed to tackle another person's private .life or deal with the conduct of a public official only for public interests Article 40 It is forbidden for any newspaper to tackle the investigation conducted by investigation or trial authorities in a way that may affect the on-going inquiry or trial or the positions of those subjected to investigation or trial. The newspaper must publish the decisions of the Public Prosecution and the rulings issued regarding the cases it covered during investigation or trial and a thorough description of the .verdict Article 41 Newspapers and journalists are not allowed to accept special donations or benefits from foreign sides, directly or indirectly. Any rise in the cost of advertisements .published by foreign sides in the newspaper is considered as indirect donations The violator will have to pay a fine of no less than BD 500 and not exceeding BD 1000, and will be compelled by the court to pay an amount equaling the donation or .gift received. The amount will go to the Bahrain Journalists Society Article 42 It is prohibited to publish any newspaper article announcement that is inconsistent with the values of society and established principles and etiquette, and public or the Official Gazette – Issue No.: 2554 – Wednesday 30 October 2002ADP a g e | 10

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