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Title: | Journalists under pressure : unwarranted interference, fear and self-censorship among journalists in Europe |
Authors: | Clark, Marilyn Grech, Anna |
Keywords: | Journalists -- European Union countries Council of Europe, Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms Freedom of the press -- European Union countries Journalists -- Violence against -- European Union countries Impunity -- European Union countries |
Issue Date: | 2017 |
Publisher: | Council of Europe |
Citation: | Clark, M., & Grech, A. (2017). Journalists under Pressure: Unwarranted interference, fear and self-censorship among journalists in Europe. Strasbourg: Council of Europe. |
Abstract: | The last decade has seen a significant increase in different forms of violence and abuse against journalists, as well as against whistle-blowers and public watchdogs. From physical attacks to intimidation and harassment, targeted surveillance and cyberbullying, across Europe we now see a range of tactics deployed to silence critical voices and stifle free speech. This study sheds new light on the impact on journalists’ behaviour. Many in the profession are deeply committed to reporting in the public interest, in spite of constraints on their work. It is clear, however, that many equally feel fearful for their own welfare, including, in some cases, their personal safety and that of their families and friends. Out of almost 1000 journalists and other news providers questioned for the survey, over a third believe that there are no effective means by which they can report threats or interference. [Excerpt from the Foreword by Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe] |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/127417 |
ISBN: | 9789287183989 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacSoWPsy |
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