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Understanding the EU Rule of Law mechanisms - Reports

This briefing by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) conveys fundamental information about the “Rule of Law Framework”, the EU assessment mechanism applied for the first time in Poland with regard to the management of state TV and radio broadcasters

German Court negates injunctive relief concerning research work - Legal Resources

The Higher Regional Court of Hamburg has ruled that the plaintiff's interest against the footage made of him did not outweigh the broadcaster's freedom of the press, which also includes research work and collecting information and footage

Media in Turkey in Last Three Months of 2015: You name the title - BìA October-December 2015 media observation report - Reports

The title of Bianet report for the period October-December 2015 provocatively invites the readers to name the title for this issue: indeed, it could be not much different from previous ones appeared in the last 5 years, as the situation is constantly worsening

E-learning on Defamation Law and European Human Rights Standards - Training

A video e-learning series by IPI and MLDI for lawyers and journalists on European legal standards related to freedom of expression and the protection of reputation

German Press Council deals with coverage of refugee crisis and footage of murder - Legal Resources

Dealing with complaints about the coverage of the refugee crisis, the German Press Council legitimizes the use of emotional pictures if they serve the public interest by showing the result of war and the risky business with smuggling gangs

Representation of minorities in the new media - Reports

A study published by Media Observatory presents a content analysis of coverage of minorities by prominent online media outlets in four Balkan countries

Media Freedom in the Czech Republic - Academic Sources

During the nineties, the privatisation process of the Czech media had a significant impact on the country's political structure and culture. However, despite the relative success of the democratisation of the Czech Republic, there is little empirical evidence to support the claim that the media industry will follow suit

Discourse in danger. Attacks on free expression in Putin's Russia - Reports

The report “Discourse in danger. Attacks on free expression in Putin's Russia” illustrates the increasing effort by the Russian government to shape the information space, from the Internet, to children’s literature, to any independent cultural spaces, including theater and academia

Italy: the most dangerous news as of December 2015 - Reports

Within the framework of its participation to the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, Ossigeno per l’Informazione produces monthly reports reviewing acts of intimidation against journalists and media professionals in Italy.

A Toolkit: ‘Hate Speech’ Explained - Manuals

In this toolkit, ARTICLE 19 provides a guide to identify ’hate speech‘ and how to effectively counter it, while protecting the rights to freedom of expression and equality