Focus on PSM | Poland
Poland’s public broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) continues to face heavy criticism following the 2020 presidential election while the country’s government looks to restrict foreign media ownership.
Tanzania: Regulator poses tighter restrictions on media
There are serious concerns that new press regulations pose a signification threat to media pluralism and freedom of expression in Tanzania.
Fury in Tonga at new limits imposed on media
Journalists in Tonga are angry at new regulations they say clamp down on media freedom.
Will a new government in Sri Lanka herald further improvements in media freedom?
Sri Lanka's new government and Media Minister must live up to their recent statement on media restrictions by supporting an open and free media that can hold those in power to account.
Press freedom and independent media remain under threat in the Philippines
Ongoing charges against Maria Ressa and Rappler, the shutdown of ABS-CBN and a draconian Anti-Terror law all drastically diminish press freedom and democracy in the Philippines.
PSM Weekly | 12 – 18 August 2020
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Resource: The Suicide Reporting Toolkit
Journalists have an important role to play in the prevention of suicide through ethical and responsible reporting of this sensitive topic. Browse useful tips and advice via this essential new toolkit.
Another dark week for press freedom and critical voices in Hong Kong
The Chinese government’s new National Security Law for Hong Kong has serious implications for independent journalism.
ABC Statement to the Senate Press Freedom Inquiry by Director News, Gaven Morris
"It’s more than three years since the ABC published The Afghan Files, reported by our journalist Dan Oakes, exposing alleged crimes by Australian special forces."
Programme cuts and postponed plans for public media in France
Despite widespread recognition for their vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic, public media organisations in France are still grappling with cost-cutting measures that were announced in 2018.