Articles by ARTICLE 19
Review of draft freedom of information law
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a memorandum on the draft Romanian Freedom of Information law, prepared by ARTICLE 19: MEMORANDUM on the draft of the Law on Access to Information of Public Interest in the Republic of Romania by ARTICLE 19 The Global Campaign for Free Expression London August 2000 Introduction ARTICLE 19, The […]
EU urged to strongly condemn attacks on civil society
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: 3 August 2000 – for immediate release Egypt: The EU should break its Silence and Strongly Condemn the Attack on Civil Society in Egypt Appeal from seven human rights organisations to the French Presidency of the EU, the Council of Ministers and the European […]
ARTICLE 19 protests decision to take disciplinary action against media rights campaigner
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR JORDAN MEDIA RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER ARTICLE 19 has protested strongly to the President of the Jordan Press Association the decision to take disciplinary action against Nidal Mansour, Secretary General of the organisation, apparently in connection with his involvement with a non-governmental organisation.1 […]
ARTICLE 19 condemns British government’s involvement in construction of Turkish dam
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: RIGHTS GROUP CONDEMNS BRITISH GOVERNMENT’S INVOLVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION OF TURKISH DAM In a letter to Tony Blair, ARTICLE 19, the Global Campaign for Free Expression, has expressed serious concerns over the UK government’s plans to provide $200 million towards the building of the Ilisu […]
ARTICLE 19 concerned about journalist?s upcoming trial
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – In a 24 July 2000 letter to President Slobodan Milosevic, ARTICLE 19 expressed its great concern over the trial of Serbian journalist Miroslav Filipovic due to take place in Nis on 25 and 26 July, before a military court. ARTICLE 19 believes that the charges of espionage and “spreading false information” for […]
Call for greater access to information on allocation of licences procedure
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is a 17 July 2000 joint statement by the Constitutional and Legal Policy Institute, ARTICLE 19 and the Access to Information Programme, regarding public access to data relating to the National Radio and Television Commissionâs (ORTT) frequency distribution: COLPI, THE CONSTITUTIONAL & LEGAL POLICY INSTITUTE ARTICLE 19 ACCESS TO INFORMATION […]
ARTICLE 19 statement on draft Law on Public Information
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 memorandum on the draft Macedonian Law on Public Information of 12 May 2000: Memorandum by ARTICLE 19, Global Campaign for Free Expression on the Draft Macedonian Law on Public Information of 12 May 2000 London, July 2000 Introduction In May 2000, the Macedonian authorities produced a […]
New ARTICLE 19 publication on standard-setting principles for defining defamation
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) – The following is an ARTICLE 19 press release: Defining Defamation – Standard-Setting Principles Balance Free Expression and Reputation In many countries laws protect the ‘reputation’ of public ministries, dead people and even flags. Defamation proceedings are used to cover up shady activities in high places, shield public figures from legitimate criticism, and […]