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EUROPEAN CHARTER ON FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
Submitted by christian on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 12:06
- Freedom of the press is essential to a democratic society. To uphold and protect it, and to respect its diversity and its political, social and cultural missions, is the mandate of all governments.
- Censorship is impermissible. Independent journalism in all media is free of persecution and repression, without a guarantee of political or regulatory interference by government. Press and online media shall not be subject to state licensing.