Freedom of the Press 2007: Iceland
27 March 2008
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Recent articles in Iceland
Icelandic official seeks prison time for journalists in libel case
Lawyers for an Icelandic Interior Ministry official are requesting prison time for two journalists who erroneously identified the official as a target in a police investigation into a government leak.
European Court rules in favour of journalists in Iceland and Poland
“The overbroad application of defamation laws, as in these two cases, does not just affect those journalists directly involved, but can cast a chilling effect over colleagues who may fear similar consequences,” said IPI Press Freedom Adviser Scott Griffen.
New legislation to provide exemplary protection for freedom of information
Parliament unanimously approved the Icelandic Modern Media Initiative resolution that calls on government to draft legislation for the protection of media, journalists and bloggers.