hi, On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:29 PM, <toby@law-democracy.org> wrote:
Hi Grace, others,
I find it a little bit difficult to answer this question in the abstract, as the stated purpose is very general. Promoting freedom of expression is fine and establishing the media council is in line with the constitution (although I have some concerns about this - see below). I find the reference to disciplining journalists problematical.
Agreed. The Constitution
talks about setting and implementing standards. This is quite different from disciplining journalists (eg warning journalists of a breach of a code of conduct is not disciplining them - it is letting them know where the boundaries are).
Aren't there laws that do that sort of thing (libel and slander, etc). I see no need for a "Media Council" at all. It can only lead to censorship. <snip>
b) reflect the sections of all sections of society; and c) set media standards and regulate and monitor compliance with those standards.
We welcome responses/reflections to the following:
1. Is the purpose (as stated above) satisfactory, or should it be enhanced to reflect the provisions in the constitution?
I can't parse this, sorry.
2. Is this proposed Media Council best placed to perform and fulfill this purpose?
no
3. Will the proposed Media Council enhance professionalism and growth of media in Kenya?
no
Rgds Grace
___________________________________ Toby Mendel
Centre for Law and Democracy toby@law-democracy.org Tel: +1 902 431-3688 Fax: +1 902 431-3689 www.law-democracy.org
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