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"Public authorities should take appropriate steps for the effective protection of journalists and other media personnel and their premises, as this assumes a grater significance during elections. At the same time, this protection should not obstruct them in carrying out their work."

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CoE (Committee of Ministers): Recommendation No. R 99(15) of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Measures Concerning Media Coverage of Election Campaigns, para. IV.2

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Recommendation No. R 99(15) of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Measures Concerning Media Coverage of Election Campaigns

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Members of the media have the right to security of the person.