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| Title | Freedom of the Press - France (2002) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | France |
| Publication Date | 22 April 2002 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - France (2002), 22 April 2002, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4734505423.html [accessed 4 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Freedom of the Press - France (2002)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 2
Political Influences: 5
Economic Pressures: 10
Total Score: 17
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 79
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: French, regional minorites (Corsican, Alsatian, Basque, Breton), various Arab and African
Capital: Paris
Though many anti-defamation laws have been on the books since 1881, they have not been enforced against journalists since Charles de Gaulle's regime ended in 1969. The government's financial support of news media and the registration of journalists, however, raise some concern about the independence of French journalism. Critics also opposed authorities' efforts in criminal procedures to secure journalists' sources of information. Officials restricted journalists' access to satellite images of Afghanistan. In a local police action the videotapes of a journalist were seized.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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