Freedom of the Press

Comments by his ministers and party leaders reinforce the lamentable record of the government’s abusive and discriminatory policies.

We urgently need a system where the developers of spyware tools are forced either to require their State customers to provide credible guarantees on future human rights compliance,…

Freedom of expression is protected in international law, because, without it, democracy and the rule of law wither away. A free press is a vital aspect.

Evan’s arrest is Russia’s latest attempt to intimidate foreign correspondents reporting in the country. The threats are common tactics.

To discuss how the press can better report on diverse communities and cooperate globally we have Erin Carroll and Rebecca Hamilton.

U.S. officials should ensure the Leahy laws are applied consistently to all countries, including Israel.

Law ministers from the 56 member countries decide this week whether to support strong protections -- and enforcement to carry them out.

"For the most part, journalists will be able to do their job – central to the functioning of democracy – without fear that the government will have access to their records.…

Former President of the International Criminal Court (2018-2021) on how international law might be used to combat the "impunity that all too often attends the cycle of violence…

To protect democracy, the press must do more than punish stories. It needs to collaborate, support unions, litigate, and improve diversity.

Deferring to local laws to determine the bounds of free speech on Twitter - and Musk has suggested doing - would jeopardize hard-won democratic freedoms in Africa.

The judgment strengthens media freedom by repudiating a historic legal tool to stifle dissent and flagging the need for legislative measures.