Why Broadcasting Bill has provoked fears of censorship in India
India's independent audio-visual content creators could be labelled as digital broadcasters under India's new draft Broadcasting Bill.
SABC Bill progresses, but critics still see threats
A new bill for South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster is a step closer to law, but media freedom advocates want it scrapped entirely.
The case for a ‘public service internet’
In an interview with PhD researcher, Helen Jay, we find out what a 'public service internet' is, and why it is so crucial for a democratic and well-informed society.
Joint statement on the European Media Freedom Act
The Public Media Alliance signs statement on the European Media Freedom Act alongside 17 other media freedom and journalists organisations.
Letter: Serious concerns over Ofcom Chair recruitment process
Joint letter to the UK's Commissioner for Public Appointments regarding our extreme concern at the opaque, ongoing process to appoint a new Chair of media regulator Ofcom.
Pakistan: Media representatives “strongly opposed” to proposed media authority
Media workers in Pakistan continue to voice their concerns over a proposed bill that could grant the state greater control over the media.
PSM regulation: How public media can keep themselves in check
Internal regulatory mechanisms can be found within public media in Germany, the United States, Brazil and Australia. But how do they work — and just how effective are they?
The importance of independent media regulators
Media regulation has a role to play in protecting media freedom. But that protection requires a commitment to impartiality, independence, and transparency.
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.
Nepal’s public broadcasting bill causes independence concerns
A new Public Service Broadcasting bill has raised serious concerns among journalists and lawmakers about the potential for government control over a new public media body.