Articles by ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 concerned over proposed amendments to 1998 Public Information Law
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – In a 17 July 2002 letter to Montenegrin Prime Minister Filip Vujanovic, ARTICLE 19 expressed its concern over the news that Slavko Perovic, a spokesperson of the Liberal Alliance, stated on 15 July that his party intends to propose amendments to the existing 1998 Public Information Law. The adoption of the said […]
Travel bans on journalists violate freedom of expression, says ARTICLE 19
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 and FORUM-ASIA press release: 16 July 2002 TRAVEL BANS ON JOURNALISTS VIOLATE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FORUM-ASIA and ARTICLE 19 condemn the recent travel restrictions imposed by the Thai and Burmese governments preventing Burmese and Thai journalists, respectively, from entering the other country. It is not legitimate […]
No major independent television stations left, says ARTICLE 19
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 24 June 2002 ARTICLE 19 press release: No Major Independent Television Stations Left in Armenia ARTICLE 19, the Global Campaign for Free Expression, today expresses concern over the lack of independence of the Armenian National Commission on Television and Radio. This poses a significant barrier to the development […]
ARTICLE 19 calls for more extensive reform of defamation provisions in Penal Code
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 6 June 2002 ARTICLE 19 letter to the Romanian authorities calling for full and considered reform of the defamation provisions in Romania’s Penal Code: 6th June 2002 Members of the Romanian Parliament Dear Members of Parliament, ARTICLE 19, the Global Campaign for Free Expression, welcomes the fact that […]
ARTICLE 19 announces recent publication of analysis of Montenegro broadcasting law
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The recent publication of ARTICLE 19’s analysis of Montenegro’s draft law on public broadcasting is available at: www.article19.org/docimages/1297.doc. The report is based on the latest drafts of the Broadcasting Law of Montenegro (Broadcasting Law) and the Law on Public Broadcasting Services “Radio of Montenegro” and “Television of Montenegro” (Law on Public Broadcasting […]
ARTICLE 19 welcomes amendments to Penal Code, urges further reform of provisions on defamation and insult
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 23 May 2002 ARTICLE 19 letter to members of the Montenegrin Parliament: Members of the Montenegrin Parliament C/o Ms. Vesna Perovic President of the Parliament Copied to the President of the Republic Dear Members of Parliament, ARTICLE 19, the Global Campaign for Free Expression, welcomes the proposed amendments […]
Draft public broadcasting law needs to guarantee independence, says ARTICLE 19
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: DRAFT MONGOLIAN PUBLIC BROADCASTING LAW NEEDS TO GUARANTEE INDEPENDENCE ARTICLE 19 today released its analysis of the draft Law of Mongolia on Public Radio and Television (1). The draft law, whose preparation was overseen by the Ministry of Justice, was completed some time ago […]
ARTICLE 19 criticises provisions in draft Law on the Public Broadcasting System
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: ARTICLE 19 CRITICISES PROVISIONS IN DRAFT LAW ON THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ARTICLE 19 today released a memorandum on the draft Law on the Public Broadcasting System of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1). ARTICLE 19 supports the creation of a national […]