10
Jul
2023
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Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (debate)
Mr President, dear colleagues, we as elected officials must legislate ensuring a fair and just balance between three competing rights in regards to the press. The right of journalists to seek and expose the truth, the right of media consumers to know the truth and the right of good people to a good name and reputation. When the rights of any of these three participants are violated, the party shou…