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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Independence of the Media


Election Parts

  • The Media

Criteria

  • Editorial independence was protected, and the government did not abuse resources or influence to exert control over media content
  • The media was able to express criticisms of the government
  • The media was not held liable for the reproduction of untrue statements made by others
  • There were no restrictions on people who may practice journalism by the state, though journalists may have regulated themselves
Summaries
  • Restrictions on who may practice journalism are unlawful.
  • The media should not be prevented from expressing criticisms of the government.
  • Media should not be held liable for the reproduction of untrue statements made by others.
  • 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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