Media regulator shares press freedom concerns with Chief Justice
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission said in a statement that its president, Mohamed Shaheeb, discussed “seeking a solution to the tension between the media and the judiciary” after the criminal court barred several outlets from observing trials.
10 Mar 2016, 9:00 AM
The head of the Maldives broadcasting regulator met with Supreme Court Justices Wednesday to raise concerns after the criminal court barred several media outlets from observing trials.
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission said in a statement that its president, Mohamed Shaheeb, discussed “seeking a solution to the tension between the media and the judiciary”.
Shaheeb expressed concern with the criminal court barring reporters as it is an obstruction to the freedom of the press guaranteed by the constitution. According to the MBC, he sought to clear up both why the media is facing difficulties in covering news related to the judiciary and what rules the journalists had ostensibly violated.
“And if there are any problems with broadcasted content, [Shaheeb] requested giving an opportunity for the broadcasting commission to take action under the broadcasting law and the broadcasting code of practice without the court taking immediate action,” the MBC said.
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