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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Criterion

Editorial independence was protected, and the government did not abuse resources or influence to exert control over media content


Election Parts

  • The Media

Issues

  • Independence of the Media
Summaries
  • Government officials should not abuse their legal resources or custody over public finance to exert control over media content.
  • Editorial independence, including of online media, should be protected and free from political or economic interference.
  • States should take steps to ensure a free and independent media.
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Election Obligations & Standards Database

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