The Order of Editors' Council welcomed by Tony Frangieh. (Photo provided by the order)
As part of its campaign against certain points in the draft media law — which is expected to be on the agenda for the next plenary session of Parliament — the editorial board met with MP Tony Frangieh. The board explained its opposition to provisions in the draft that classify offenses committed by journalists as crimes. This change would allow journalists to be prosecuted in criminal courts, whereas, for years, the competent judicial authority for trying journalists has been the printed matter tribunal.Frangieh promised to review these demands, suggesting he might call for a postponement of the vote on this sensitive draft law to allow for a more thorough review — especially during this period of internal division and tension. However, he also believes a new media law is necessary, given the importance of the sector and its rapid...
As part of its campaign against certain points in the draft media law — which is expected to be on the agenda for the next plenary session of Parliament — the editorial board met with MP Tony Frangieh. The board explained its opposition to provisions in the draft that classify offenses committed by journalists as crimes. This change would allow journalists to be prosecuted in criminal courts, whereas, for years, the competent judicial authority for trying journalists has been the printed matter tribunal.Frangieh promised to review these demands, suggesting he might call for a postponement of the vote on this sensitive draft law to allow for a more thorough review — especially during this period of internal division and tension. However, he also believes a new media law is necessary, given the importance of the sector and its...
