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From the Communiqué

11 June 2002

PROPOSED BILL "STIFLES" FREE EXPRESSION, SAYS PINA

The government of Kiribati has introduced a bill which would give it more powers to shut down newspapers, a move the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) says is intended to stifle freedom of expression. If passed, the draft law would amend the Newspaper Registration Act prohibiting media outlets and publishers from printing anything that "offends against good taste or decency or is likely to incite to crime or lead to disorder or be offensive to public feeling," reports PINA. The amendment also requires them to present content with "accuracy and impartiality."



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Freedom of the Press 2007: Kiribati


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Public radio journalist fired for refusing to disclose sources for report on corruption 13 January 2006 Government pushes through tough newspaper laws 10 October 2002 Kiribati legislation will enable government to close newspapers 6 June 2002 Government says AFP welcome, but not banned journalist 10 October 2000 New Zealand minister appeals to Kiribati over banned journalist 11 September 2000 AFP journalist declared "undesirable" 5 September 2000 Newspaper launched after radio station blocked by government 9 May 2000 Two individuals fined over bid to start non-government radio 9 December 1999 New Zealand journalist barred 29 November 1999 Bid to start non-government radio in Kiribati leads to charges 21 September 1999 See all alerts: Kiribati
 
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