Proceedings of the 20th International Academic Conference, Madrid

WHY THE PRESS FREEDOM İS NECESSARY

SEMRA ATILGAN

Abstract:

The theme of " Press Freedom" was animated both by fear of state control and by the perceived dangers of large commercial monopolies. The core princeples relating to media performance have often found clearest expression at crisis or turning points in national or media history; for instance when media were re-established in many European countries after enemy occupation during the second world war. In modern times there has been virtual unanimity that the press should enjoy full freedom of publication, within the limits set by the individual rights of citizens and, the need to safeguard the integrity and security of the state which guarantees freedom in the first place. In this framework I want to discuss the "press freedom" and why is it necessary all our life.

Keywords: media, press freedom, commercial monopolies,human rights

DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2015.020.009

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