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MLSA Legal Unit publishes guide on journalists' rights

MLSA Legal Unit publishes guide on journalists' rights

July 17, 2024

The MLSA Legal Unit has published the "Legal Handbook for Journalists," which details the legal rights of journalists, particularly during news coverage. The guide addresses the practical issues journalists face and offers practical solutions for these problems.

The handbook aims to be a reference resource for journalists facing interventions in their freedom of expression.

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The guide also includes case law from the European Court of Human Rights and the Turkish Constitutional Court concerning journalists' rights and freedoms. It covers emerging legal concepts such as those related to online news sites.

To access the Legal Handbook for Journalists, click here.

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Medya ve Hukuk Çalışmaları Derneği (MLSA) haber alma hakkı, ifade özgürlüğü ve basın özgürlüğü alanlarında faaliyet yürüten bir sivil toplum kuruluşudur. Derneğimiz başta gazeteciler olmak üzere mesleki faaliyetleri sebebiyle yargılanan kişilere hukuki destek vermektedir.