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OSCE media freedom representative urges caution and further consideration of new Investigatory Powers Bill in the United Kingdom

Publishing date: 10 November 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 10 November 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today urged the Parliament of the United Kingdom to exercise great caution, and give ample consideration, to the right to freedom of information and free expression when debating a draft bill that could increase the surveillance powers of law enforcement authorities in the country...

Media’s independence must be respected, OSCE Representative says following court ruling on Rustavi 2 TV in Georgia

Publishing date: 6 November 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 6 November 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said that a court ruling in Georgia ordering the replacement of the management at television channel Rustavi 2, poses a threat to media freedom as it threatens the independence of a major media outlet’s editorial policy...

OSCE Representative mourns death of prominent media freedom advocate Ronald Koven

Publishing date: 2 November 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 2 November 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed deep sorrow following the death of Ronald Koven who passed away on 30 October 2015...

On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, OSCE Representative calls on participating States to step up their investigations

Publishing date: 2 November 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 2 November 2015 – On the occasion of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today called on OSCE participating States to investigate all attacks on journalists thoroughly and to prosecute those who commit crimes against members of the media...

OSCE Representative expresses concern over use of anti-terror legislation to seize BBC journalist's materials in the United Kingdom

Publishing date: 29 October 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
NUREMBERG, Germany, 29 October 2015 – The United Kingdom’s anti-terrorism law should not be used to access information, communications or a reporter’s professional material, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today, expressing concern about the possible chilling effect of the law on investigative journalism...

OSCE Representative condemns police raid against media outlets in Turkey, calls on authorities to restore and ensure media pluralism

Publishing date: 28 October 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 28 October 2015 – Police raiding offices of media outlets, detaining journalists, and using tear gas and water cannons, is unacceptable, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović said today...

Shutdown of yet another independent magazine in Kazakhstan a further sign of deteriorating media freedom, OSCE Representative says

Publishing date: 27 October 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 27 October 2015 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today condemned the shutdown of yet another media outlet in Kazakhstan, a move that can further limit free expression and free media in the country...