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In October 2013, ARTICLE 19 analysed the Draft Proposed Amendments to the Constitution, dated 20 August 2013 (Draft Constitution), in light of international standards on the right to freedom of expression and information.
ARTICLE 19 welcomes that the Draft Constitution includes positive references...
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October, 24 2013
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Article 19
In January 2014, ARTICLE 19 analysed Draft Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt of 2 December 2013 (Draft Constitution) from the perspective of international human rights standards, in particular on freedom of expression and freedom of information.
The ARTICLE 19’s review comes two months...
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January, 01 2014
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Article 19
The Draft Organic Law on the Right to Access Information (the Draft Law) represents a significant step forward in ensuing that all persons in Tunisia will be able to achieve their right to information. This measure will have a positive effect on both the public and the government as its successful...
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October, 01 2014
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Article 19
In December 2014, ARTICLE 19 examined the Draft Decree on fixing a framework for establishing and funding a press council for Tunisia (Draft Decree) for its compliance with international freedom of expression standards.
In ARTICLE 19’s opinion, the Draft Decree presents a sound basis for a model of...
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November, 17 2016
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Article 19
ARTICLE 19 is concerned that the Tunisian Draft Bill on the fight against terrorist offences and money laundering, currently being discussed in the Parliament, fails to meet the requirements of international standards on freedom of expression. In particular, some of its provisions could prevent...
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March, 01 2015
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Article 19
In September 2013, ARTICLE 19 examined the Draft Law No 31.13 on the Right of Access to Information of Morocco (Draft Law). This is the second time in less than six months that
ARTICLE 19 has analysed draft legislation on the right to information from Morocco. In April 2013, ARTICLE 19 published...
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September, 01 2013
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Article 19
In December, 2013, Article 19 analysed the Draft Law on the Right of Access to Information of Palestine (Draft Law) for its compliance with international law and best practice in access to information. The Draft Law was prepared by the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)...
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December, 01 2013
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Article 19
In March 2014, ARTICLE 19 analysed the Specifications on Private TV Station Standards for General Terms and Conditions for Licensing, Establishment and Utilisation (the specifications) adopted by the Tunisian broadcast regulator, the High Independent Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HAICA...
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March, 01 2014
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Article 19
Considering the importance of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon for the country and the region, it is clear that all aspects of its operation – including the protection of confidential witnesses – are topics of legitimate public interest for the Lebanese public and the world at large. Therefore, in...
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April, 15 2015
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Article 19
This report looks at some of the ways that access to information can help persons with disabilities achieve their rights – and ways in which barriers to information can totally undermine their rights. It uses Lebanon as a case study. Lebanon has signed the CRPD but not yet ratified it – although...
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May, 01 2015