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Important ECtHR judgment on hyperlinking and defamation finds violation of press freedom Important ECtHR judgment on hyperlinking and defamation finds violation of press freedom
4 Dec 2018

The ECtHR’s unanimous judgment on Magyar Jeti ZRT v Hungary is an important clarification of the circumstances in which liability might exist for using hyperlinks.

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Canadian Supreme Court rules Vice News journalist must hand over material relating to communications with source Canadian Supreme Court rules Vice News journalist must hand over material relating to communications with source
3 Dec 2018

The Canadian Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the lower courts compelling a Vice Media journalist to hand over material relating to communications with his source. 

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Radio Aukan: defending community radio in Chile Radio Aukan: defending community radio in Chile
29 Nov 2018

Chile's broadcasting laws criminalise broadcasting without a licence. Radio Aukan is a community radio station in Chile which reports on indigenous rights, the environment and other topics. It has been unable to get a broadcasting licence for six years. Radio Aukan's equipment has been seized and a member of staff faces up to three years in prison.

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