ABC: “The protection of sources is crucial for public interest journalism”
A recent court ruling would have forced the ABC and our journalists to reveal the confidential name of a key source in a defamation case.
Honing skills at Manx Radio
As part of our Global Grant scheme, media trainers Professor Claire de Than and Siobhann Tighe travelled to the Isle of Man to provide refreshers in media law and interview techniques to staff from the island's public broadcaster, Manx Radio.
Focus on PSM | Maldives
Maldivian public and independent media has faced an uphill struggle in recent years after a period of relative gains between 2008 and 2010.
News outlets feel the pressure in the Maldives
In November 2016 we reported on controversial defamation penalties introduced in the Maldives. Now, the realities of these measures are starting to come to light.
Controversial defamation penalties revealed in the Maldives
Freedom of expression and media independence take another blow in the Maldives as the government brings controversial Defamation Act penalties into effect.