New constitution and media freedom in Libya: journalists’ perspectives

• Published in: Journal of information, communication & ethics in society (Online) Vol. 19; no. 2; pp. 280 - 298
• Main Author: AlAshry, Miral Sabry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley Emerald Publishing Limited 04.06.2021; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Access to information; Anniversaries; Corruption; Councils; Democracy; Diplomatic & consular services; Freedom of speech; Freedom of the press; Government; International law; Journalists; Legislation; Political activism; Politics; Treaties; Violence; Libya; Media freedom; Libyan Constitution; Freedom of expression; Conflict; Libya; Libyan journalists

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate Libyan journalists’ perspectives regarding the media laws Articles 37,132, 38 and 46, which address media freedom in the new Libyan Constitution of 2017. Design/methodology/approach Focus group discussions were done with 35 Libyan journalists, 12 o...