Journalists’ safety and media freedom both endangered in Indian election, panel warns
Martin Lumb March 6, 2019 0 COMMENTSFor video highlights from the India Media debate go to https://youtu.be/RZ4zI-IACzE By Raymond Whitaker The traditional freedom and diversity of the media in India is under threat as never before from Hindu extremists who support the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and his Bharatiya Janata Party, the BJP. This was the conclusion of a panel of […]
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The 12 Principles: A new code is proposed for freedom of expression and the role of media in good governance across the Commonwealth
Martin Lumb June 10, 2018 0 COMMENTSINTRODUCTION In 2013 member states of the Commonwealth acknowledged the ‘surge in popular demand for democracy and human rights’ when they adopted the Commonwealth Charter in the name of the people of the Commonwealth. The Charter commits member states to democracy, human rights, freedom of expression, the rule of law and good governance, and recognises […]
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By Zina Rohan “If it’s not fun, what the hell is the point?” John Tusa, speaking to the Commonwealth Journalists’ Association on 6th March, was talking about his new book Making a Noise: Getting it Right, Getting it Wrong, in front of an audience largely composed of ex-BBC World Service staff. The occasion was, therefore, […]
READ MOREThe Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) is concerned about the safety and liberty of one of its Vice-Presidents and Bangladesh chapter General Secretary Shyamal Dutta against whom an arrest warrant has been issued on account of an article in his newspaper. Mr. Dutta is Editor of Bhorer Kagoj, a Bengali language daily published from Dhaka. […]
READ MORECommonwealth Journalists Association (UK) discussion on Privacy and Secrecy in the Digital Age Date: 19 March 2015 Venue: Senate House, Room G35, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU Time: 6.30-7.30pm No entry fee. · The discussion will be followed by drinks at a cash bar (First drink free for CJA members only) Is the internet a blessing or a curse? Google, Amazon, Apple […]
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