4. The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be
| (a) to promote, foster and protect journalistic activities in the country; |
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| (b) to protect the freedom of expression; |
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| (c) to prepare and maintain a list of the names and addresses of persons actively engaged in the field of journalism; |
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| (d) to formulate a code of conduct and ethics to be observed by its members; |
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| (e) to advise and guide journalists and to mediate on their behalf ; |
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| (f) to publish periodically, magazines and other literature with a view to widening the scope of journalistic activities in the country ; |
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| (g) to hold examinations in journalism, and grant certificates to such persons as are considered by the Corporation to be competent to engage in journalism; |
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| (h) to co-operate with other recognized institutions to improve journalistic standards; and |
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| (i) to take such other measures as may be necessary for the welfare and benefit of persons actively engaged in the field of journalism. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts