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الكتائب اللبنانية
Lebanon's New Media Law Details
The new Media Law in Lebanon aims to modernize and regulate the entire media sector across all its segments, including journalism, printing, television, radio, and online platforms. The law enshrines freedom of opinion and expression and ensures diversity, prevents monopolies, and strengthens the community’s right to knowledge. It also provides comprehensive regulations for electronic media, setting licensing conditions for both traditional and digital outlets. Additionally, it establishes an independent national authority to oversee the media sector, responsible for monitoring compliance with laws and ethical standards and for formulating media policies. The law guarantees the right of reply and correction, mandates a clear separation between advertising and editorial content, and introduces regulations to combat media crimes such as incitement and the spread of false news, all while ensuring transparency in ownership of media outlets. It also addresses the regulation of digital broadcasting and media pluralism, setting clear rules for licensing flexibility, with the goal of delivering a comprehensive and integrated update to Lebanon’s legal framework for media.
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