Criminalizing the Press

A Supreme Court circular on cases involving the press must become the yardstick for judges. Yet, it may not prevent criminalization of the press.

January 20, 2009

IT is unsatisfactory, but a Supreme Court circular sent to the heads of all district and high courts last week can be called a step forward in the resolution of disputes over media reporting. The Supreme Court has advised courts to summon experts from the Press Council when handling cases involving the press. The members of the Press Council, established by Press Law No. 40/1999, is well-versed in the complexities of how the press functions.

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