CoE CALLS FOR A SPECIFIC MANDATE

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[04:42 pm] 24 September, 2007

Concerned by the state of human rights and democracy as well as by
threats to the lives and freedom of expression of journalists, the
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe called for a specific
mechanism mandated to:

– monitor the situation of freedom of expression and of freedom of
the media in Council of Europe member states

– suggest measures to remedy shortcomings identified

We welcome civil society and media professional organisations to share
their views in the context of the ongoing discussion on a possible
future mechanism for promoting respect of Article 10 of the European
Convention on Human Rights. Interested organisations can consult a
discussion paper on the subject and the report on the last meeting
of the Steering Committee on the Media and New Communication Services
(CDMC).

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress