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"The following enables journalism to contribute to the maintenance and development of genuine democracy: d) the protection of the confidentiality of the sources used by journalists."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Resolution No. 2 on Journalistic Freedoms and Human Rights, principle 3(d)

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Resolution No. 2 on Journalistic Freedoms and Human Rights

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The right of the media to gather information, including from confidential sources without government interference, should be assured.