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| Title | Freedom of the Press - France (2003) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | France |
| Publication Date | 30 April 2003 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - France (2003), 30 April 2003, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/473450b0c.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 (2003)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 5
Political Influences: 7
Economic Pressures: 5
Total Score: 17
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 79
Religious Groups: Roman Catholic (83-88 percent), Protestant (2 percent), Muslim (5-10 percent), other (less than 10 percent)
Ethnic Groups: Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Capital: Paris
The constitution and governing institutions maintain a free and open press environment. More than 100 daily newspapers offer a variety of perspectives, and most print publications are privately owned. Critics warn that the courts have begun to rule against journalists in cases of libel and the protection of confidential sources. During the past two years, law enforcement officials have detained five journalists in order to compel them to reveal sources in criminal investigations. Satellite and cable television has grown substantially in recent years. Commercial radio continues to hold a large audience. Internet access is open and unrestricted.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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