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Legal Awareness Workshop Empowers Mobile Journalists

The Media Law Forum hosted a legal awareness workshop for mobile journalists lacking access to traditional newsrooms on July 30th. Held at the SLPI Auditorium, the event provided a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape impacting journalism. Key topics included laws relevant to journalism, regulations aimed at censorship, and a

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Media Law Forum Hosts Workshop on Online Safety Act in Kandy

From July 6th to July 7th, 2024, the Media Law Forum held its fourth two-day residential workshop at The Grand Kandyan Hotel in Kandy. This event served as a crucial platform for media professionals and lawyers to explore the complexities of the Online Safety Act. The workshop’s first day comprised

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Media Law Forum Explores Lawyers’ Role Under New Online Safety Act

The Media Law Forum recently hosted an event titled “The Role of Lawyers in the Face of the Online Safety Act” on July 4, 2024, at the Grand Oriental Hotel in Colombo, funded by the European Union. Chairperson AAL Viranjana Herath and Director of Operations AAL Prabodha Rathnayake addressed key

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The Role of Lawyers in the Face of the Online Safety Act (Workshop Invitation)

The Role of Lawyers in the Face of the Online Safety Act Keynote Address by Senior AAL Lakshan Dias Date: July 4, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo Google Maps Location – Organized by: Media Law Forum Please send a message or call the

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Media Law Forum Hosts Workshop on Online Safety Act in Galle

Media Law Forum’s Third Workshop Explores Online Safety Act Gathering at the Araliya Beach Resort & Spa – Unawatuna from June 29th to June 30th, 2024, the Media Law Forum hosted its third two-day residential workshop, serving as a pivotal platform for media actors and lawyers to delve into the

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Media Law Forum Hosts Workshop on Online Safety Act in Negombo

The Media Law Forum held its second two-day residential workshop at the Goldi Sands Hotel in Negombo from May 15th to June 16th, 2024. This workshop served as a crucial platform for media actors and lawyers to delve into the complexities of the Online Safety Act. The first day of

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Media Law Forum’s Visit to Swarnavahini, Oruvan, and Monara Newsrooms: Enhancing Legal Awareness

On June 3, 2024, the Media Law Forum conducted an insightful visit to the newsrooms of Swarnavahini, Oruvan website, and Monara. This visit was pivotal in raising awareness about critical media and suppression laws. The discussions emphasized the implications and enforcement of several key pieces of legislation, such as the

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Media Law Forum Challenges Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court

A Special Determination petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill, recently placed on Parliament’s Order Paper. Media Law Forum (Guarantee) Limited filed the petition, alleging that the Bill’s structure appears to be an effort to curtail expressions of opinion

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Guidelines for the Use of Social Media: Created by Media Law Forum

As of January 2024, the global number of social media users is projected to surpass 5 billion, with Sri Lanka alone accounting for 7.5 million users. Forecasts indicate a substantial rise in Sri Lanka’s social media user base to 21.66 million by 2029. Social media has emerged as a powerful

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The Media Law Forum Workshop Explores Collaborative Strategies for Implementing the Online Safety Act

The Media Law Forum hosted an enriching two-day residential workshop at the esteemed Mount Lavinia Hotel, spanning from May 11th to May 12th, 2024. This workshop served as a pivotal platform for media actors and lawyers to delve into the intricacies of the Online Safety Act. Day one of the

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