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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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Addressing Repressive Legislation: Upholding Free Speech and Press Freedom in Hambanthota District

The Media Law Forum organized a discussion forum with journalists and media activists in the Hambanthota district on April 25, 2024. The aim was to provide legal awareness regarding laws pertaining to journalism and the freedom of expression. Fourteen media representatives actively participated in this forum, which was chaired by

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Legal Awareness Workshop on Media Laws and Regulations at Uva Community Radio

On April 24, 2024, the Media Law Forum hosted a comprehensive workshop focusing on the legal intricacies impacting journalism, within the premises of Uva Community Radio. This significant event garnered participation from both the dedicated staff of Uva Community Radio and eager students enrolled in the esteemed Media course offered

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Empowering Future Media Professionals: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Media Regulations

In a strategic initiative aimed at equipping the next generation of media professionals, a symposium titled “Navigating the Changing Landscape of Media Regulations” was recently conducted for third-year undergraduate students pursuing a Mass Communication Honors Degree at the University of Jaffna. This insightful event sought to enhance the legal literacy

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Networking Event in Vavuniya : Workshop Designed to address Critical Issues Related to Freedom of Expression in the Country

The Media Law Forum recently orchestrated a networking event in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, with a specific focus on the Northern Province. Conducted on the evening of November 5, 2023, the workshop was designed to address critical issues related to freedom of expression in the country. The primary goal of the

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discussion forum : ‘Strengthening Capacities of Journalists in Using Legal Tools to Address Hate Speech and Call for Law Reforms in Sri Lanka’

On the morning of November 05, 2023, in Vavniya, an event coordinated by the Media Law Forum, a prominent advocate for legal discussions pertaining to media, represented a significant stride in the continuous efforts to enhance the capabilities of journalists in addressing the widespread issue of hate speech. Positioned within

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