Press Rights

Media law and press rights define the conditions under which journalists can gather information, protect sources, and publish without interference. These frameworks determine how far governments, institutions, and private actors can go in challenging or restricting reporting, which makes them essential for anyone working in the field. As legal pressure, digital surveillance, and political hostility intensify, a working understanding of these protections is no longer a specialty—it is a baseline requirement. This section outlines the core rights journalists must know to operate responsibly, safely, and with clarity about the protections available to them.