Election Obligations & Standards Database

Issue

Protection of Sources

Election Parts

The Media

Criteria

The media was able to report on electoral issues, including from confidential sources without government interference
The media was given access to information, particularly with regard to allegations of corruption and related offenses

Summaries

The media should be given access to information in cases of corruption and related offenses.
States should consider measures to protect whistle-blowers.
The right of the media to gather information, including from confidential sources without government interference, should be assured.