The Palestinian Press and Publications Law No. 9 of 1995, Article 4 Freedom of expression includes the following texts:
- “Informing citizens of facts, ideas, trends and information from local, Arab, Islamic and international sources;
- Allow citizens to publish their opinions;
- Freedom of the press also includes the search for information, news and statistics of interest to the public from different sources and their analysis, circulation, dissemination and commentary within the boundaries of the law;
- The right of the printed press, news agency, editor and journalist to keep sources of information and news confidential unless the court decides otherwise to protect national security or stop a crime or serve justice;
- The right of citizens, political parties, social and cultural institutions and trade unions to express their opinion, thought and achievements in areas of their activities through publications.
Reflection:
What sort of thoughts does this law raise? Is it comprehensive? What do you think about the section “unless the court decides otherwise to protect national security or stop a crime or serve justice”? What could be a legitimate situation for such a ruling by the court, in your opinion?
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This article was updated on January 20th 2020.
