New media law sparks concerns
The Lebanese Parliament's Chamber of Deputies has approved the new media law, which aims to modernize the regulation of the media sector across various platforms, including press, television, radio, and electronic websites. The law includes the establishment of an "Independent National Media Authority" to oversee the implementation of the law and regulate the sector. It affirms the principle of freedom of opinion and expression but emphasizes that this freedom is not absolute, underscoring the need to establish controls to prevent violations of privacy, verbal and physical abuse, and the spread of hatred. Additionally, the law discusses balancing the protection of free expression with its regulation, especially on social media, highlighting the importance of responsible and limited freedom to prevent chaos and cybercrimes. Moreover, the law states that defamation and insult penalties do not apply to content regulated under the law, while noting the necessity for effective digital enforcement mechanisms. The overall goal of the law is to strengthen the Lebanese media environment through a more flexible and transparent regulation, while upholding human rights principles and freedom of expression.
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