RSF repeats its call for reform of official press club system
(RSF/IFEX) – On 10 December 2002, RSF reiterated its call for the Japanese government to reform the country’s system of exclusive press clubs, or kisha clubs, saying they were a “serious threat to the free flow of information.” The organisation echoed a similar request by the European Union (EU). On 3 December, the EU urged […]
IFJ condemns proposed laws as “threat to press freedom and journalism”
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 28 June 2002 IFJ press release: IFJ Condemns Proposed Laws in Japan As “Threat to Press Freedom and Journalism” Leaders of the International Federation of Journalists, the world’s largest journalists’ group, are protesting over the impact of four proposed new laws in Japan which, they say “threaten to compromise […]
RSF urges prime minister to reform official press club system
(RSF/IFEX) – In a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, RSF Secretary-General Robert Ménard urged him to use his influence to turn kisha clubs, or official press clubs, into press centres that are open to freelance journalists and foreign correspondents. “As all eyes are on Japan during the football World Cup, RSF wishes to […]
CPJ concerned that new law may infringe on free press
(CPJ/IFEX) – In a 21 May 2002 letter to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, CPJ expressed concern that the proposed Personal Data Protection Bill contains provisions that infringe on journalists’ freedom to gather information and report the news. This bill is under deliberation in the current session of the Diet [House of Councillors and House […]