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MTV Lebanon
Mohafiz: Draft Media Law Concerns
The article discusses a draft media law currently being discussed by the Lebanese Parliament, noting that it differs significantly from the previous media law drafted by a parliamentary committee over six years ago. The new law aims to enhance the powers of the National Council for Visual and Audiovisual Media by granting it broad regulatory authorities rather than just advisory functions, with the goal of improving media performance and updating regulations in line with technological and media developments. It also includes measures to open the market to Arab and friendly investments, increase oversight of media institutions, address the regulation and development of electronic media, and focus on supporting free and clean media, as well as combating fake news and rumors. Experts criticise the current law for not considering Lebanese privacy, lacking efficiency and a fair appointment system, and increasing criminal prosecutions against media outlets and journalists, which threatens press freedom and workers' rights. The National Media Council calls for a re-evaluation that considers both the previous independent law and the ongoing draft, emphasizing the importance of freedom and diversity in Lebanese media.
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