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Link to: IAPA protests intimidation of journalist through Facebook

IAPA protests intimidation of journalist through Facebook

Roger Rodríguez wrote about retired military officers who founded an organisation to defend fellow officers on trial for torture and murder from 1973 to 1985.

Link to: IAPA labels call for imprisonment of journalist, seizure of his book a “surprising step backward”

IAPA labels call for imprisonment of journalist, seizure of his book a “surprising step backward”

“Judgments of this kind take us back to the worst times that press freedom has faced in the Americas,” says IAPA.

Link to: IFJ welcomes legislative changes eliminating “press crimes”

IFJ welcomes legislative changes eliminating “press crimes”

IFJ welcomes the approval of a legislative change that eliminates the risk and punishment that journalists previously faced when reporting on certain individuals, symbols or issues of public interest in Uruguay.

Link to: WPFC congratulates Congress for approval of bill eliminating crime of insult, decriminalising defamation

WPFC congratulates Congress for approval of bill eliminating crime of insult, decriminalising defamation

In a letter to the President of Uruguay’s House of Representatives, WPFC congratulated him for the approval of a historic bill that eliminates the crime of insult and decriminalizes all forms of defamation.

Link to: IAPA condemns conviction of journalist

IAPA condemns conviction of journalist

The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) today expressed concern at a conviction by a Uruguayan court of another journalist, calling it a direct consequence of the existence of “outdated criminal laws”.

Link to: WPFC urges House of Representatives to pass a bill decriminalising defamation

WPFC urges House of Representatives to pass a bill decriminalising defamation

(WPFC/IFEX) – The following is a 27 March 2009 WPFC letter to the House of Representatives: Constitution, Policies, General Legislation and Administration Committee House of Representatives General Assembly of Uruguay Legislative Palace Montevideo, Uruguay To the attention of Representatives Javier Salsamendi, Beatriz Argimón, Gustavo Bernini, Gustavo Borsari, Diego Cánepa, Luis Alberto Lacalle, Alvaro Lorenzo, Edgardo […]

Link to: Senate approves modifications to Press Law

Senate approves modifications to Press Law

(AMARC/IFEX) – The Uruguayan Senate has approved a bill that provides for modifications to several articles of the country’s press law, in addition to articles in the Criminal Code. The modifications include significant elements affecting defamation and the offence of “insult to authorities” (desacato). The bill was unanimously approved by the Senate and now passes […]

Link to: Government approves 38 community radio broadcasting licences

Government approves 38 community radio broadcasting licences

(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC is celebrating the Uruguayan government’s approval of licences for 38 community radio stations. This includes the licencing of several historic community-based stations that have been broadcasting without authorisation due to the lack of an adequate legal framework. AMARC also welcomes the application of open and transparent procedures for the awarding of new […]

Link to: General Assembly 2008 Country Report:  Uruguay

General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Uruguay

General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Uruguay

Link to: Government approves access to public information law

Government approves access to public information law

(AMARC/IFEX) – On 17 October 2008, the Uruguayan government approved an access to public information law (Ley de Acceso a la Información Pública N°18.381) which had previously been unanimously approved by the Uruguayan parliament in early October. The complete text of the law can be found at: http://www.presidencia.gub.uy/_web/leyes/2008/10/EC1028-00001.PDF (Spanish only). The new regulation was promoted […]

Link to: Government ministers sign bill to decriminalise various elements that limit freedom of expression

Government ministers sign bill to decriminalise various elements that limit freedom of expression

(AMARC/IFEX) – On 29 September 2008, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers (Consejo de Ministros), President Tabaré Vázquez and all his ministers signed a bill that will modify Law 16099, known as the Press Law, and articles 138, 173 and 336 of the Criminal Code in order to eliminate the crimes of “insult” […]

Link to: New law governing broadcasting licences will limit media concentration, guarantee equality of access, transparency

New law governing broadcasting licences will limit media concentration, guarantee equality of access, transparency

(AMARC/IFEX) – AMARC welcomes the Uruguayan government’s decision to apply new mechanisms for the granting of broadcast licenses with the objective of providing for greater transparency and equal opportunity in access to media outlets. Decree No. 374, approved on 4 August 2008, which applies to commercial radio and television broadcasting compliments the Community Broadcasting Law […]

Link to: Community radio station wins in case brought against it by association of private radio stations

Community radio station wins in case brought against it by association of private radio stations

(AMARC/IFEX) – In 2006, the Radio Broadcasters Association of the Interior (Asociación de Radios del Interior, RAMI), acting in the name of the privately-owned radio stations it represents, accused the La Quimera (106.9 FM) community radio station of carrying out illegal activities. La Quimera is based in Atlántida, in the department of Canelones. In her […]

Link to: Community stations given unprecedented access to digital television frequencies

Community stations given unprecedented access to digital television frequencies

(AMARC/IFEX) – The Uruguayan communications regulatory body, URSEC (Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicación), has announced that nine Ultra High Frequency (UHF) bands will be allocated for land-based, open digital television services. In an unprecedented move in terms of equal access to media sources, three of the nine bands were reserved for community television stations. […]

Link to: Bill eliminating “insult to authorities” laws and decriminalising defamation welcome but needs improvements, says WPFC

Bill eliminating “insult to authorities” laws and decriminalising defamation welcome but needs improvements, says WPFC

(WPFC/IFEX) – The following is a 15 July 2008 WPFC letter to President Tabaré Vázquez: President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Dr. Tabaré Vázquez Edificio Libertad Presidencia de la República Avda. Luis Alberto de Herrera 3350 Montevideo, Uruguay Dear Mr. President: The World Press Freedom Committee ( http://www.wpfc.org ), an organization representing 45 press […]

Link to: Government to introduce bill decriminalising “insult to authorities” and defamation, in line with freedom of expression coalition recommendations

Government to introduce bill decriminalising “insult to authorities” and defamation, in line with freedom of expression coalition recommendations

(AMARC/IFEX) – President Tabaré Vázquez’s government has taken up as their own a proposal by various non-governmental organisations and experts to decriminalise the offences of “insult” and defamation, thereby improving Uruguay’s legislation and bringing it into line with international human rights standards. In a few days a bill to accomplish that will be brought before […]