Implement Latimer house principles to improve the environment for media practice -Commonwealth delegates to Head of States
Delegates at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM2022) have called on Commonwealth heads of States to Implement the Latimer House Principles to advance Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in their countries.
Speaking at the People’s Forum in Rwanda, delegates stressed the urgent need for governments of the Commonwealth States to abide by the Commonwealth principles on free press and freedom of information to avoid a crisis of trust between the citizens and the state.
Governments are urged to also amend and introduce enabling legislation where there is none.
Speakers Bemoaned the implementation paralysis gripping countries where impunity for crimes against journalists have become pervasive.
Commonwealth countries have suffered a marked increase un the number ...
