PRCA urges ‘dialogue and transparency’ on global PR ethics enforcement

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has urged global PR bodies to encourage two-way communication and transparency on discussions relating to ethical conduct, after its US-based members expressed concern with existing ethics enforcement frameworks. U.S.-based PRCA member, Mary Beth West, MPRCA, raised legitimate concerns about the lack of enforcement measures adopted by the Global Alliance and was subsequently ordered to cease future communication with the organisation. “This is a conversation we should be welcoming as an industry – not shutting down,” said Francis Ingham, MPRCA, Director General, PRCA. “Two-way communication is…

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