Balansiranje pravde i senzacionalizma: medijsko izvještavanje o slučaju ubistva Danke Ilić
Balancing Justice and Sensationalism: Media Reporting in the Case of Danka Ilić's Murder

Summary/Abstract: Observing the intersection of media reporting and criminal justice raises significant ethical and procedural questions, particularly in high-profile cases like the murder of two-year-old Danka Ilić in Serbia. This article explores the tension between the ethical obligations of the media and the principle of publicity in criminal procedure, using the Ilić case as a focal point. The principle of publicity, a cornerstone of criminal justice systems worldwide, asserts that criminal proceedings should be open to public scrutiny to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust. This principle ensures that justice is not only done but seen to be done, providing a check against judicial misconduct and fostering a culture of openness. However, media coverage, driven by the imperatives of viewership and sensationalism, can complicate this landscape. The intense scrutiny of high-profile cases often leads to ethical dilemmas where the rights of the accused, the victims, and their families are at risk of being overshadowed by the media’s pursuit of a compelling narrative.

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