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EOS EOS

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.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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