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The ministers agreed with IPI that journalists shouldn't go to prison for defamation, noting that there other ways of dealing (with this issue rather) than using criminal courts.
Jamaica Highlights
The Press Association of Jamaica is concerned about negative comments and veiled threats made against media workers who are reporting on the country's upcoming elections.
Legislators in Jamaica are discussing whether telecommunications service providers should be sued if defamatory material is disseminated on their networks.
(RSF/IFEX) - Police arrests of two journalists in one week were an abuse of power, Reporters Without Borders said, calling for a full investigation of the two cases. Those arrested by police in Kingston were: Julian Richardson, financial journalist for the daily "Jamaica Observer" and Ricardo Makyn, a photographer for the daily "The Gleaner".
Inter American Press Association (IAPA)
Inter American Press Association (IAPA)
Freedom House (Freedom House)
Freedom House (Freedom House)
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