Other threats to journalists, Law on public order and peace in Sarajevo Canton, 6.6.2023.

BHJA •︎ 06/06/2023

Other threats to journalists, Law on public order and peace in Sarajevo Canton, 6.6.2023.

Translations: Sarajevo 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Sarajevo
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    All media and journalists

  • Media outlet

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    06.06.2023
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Other means of incidents and attacks
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists
  • Type of threat
    Other

  • Action by the authorities

  • Type of violation
    Other

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly
    The association sent a letter of concern to the institutions
    The association informed international organizations and institutions

The BH Journalists Association and the Free Media Help Line (FMHL) responded to the announcement by the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Sarajevo Canton, Admir Katica, that they will pass a new Law on Public Order and Peace, which will extend the jurisdiction of the police to the internet sphere and the media in the area of ​​online attacks, hate speech and spreading disinformation. BH Journalists called on the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the KS to withdraw the proposed Draft Law because the proposed legal solutions deeply encroach on the right to freedom of expression and opinion, as well as the key values ​​of the free operation of the media and social networks in a democratic society.

The Safejournalists network responded with a public announcement.