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| Title | Freedom of the Press - Ireland (2002) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Ireland |
| Publication Date | 22 April 2002 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Ireland (2002), 22 April 2002, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4734505f21.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 - Ireland (2002)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 5
Political Influences: 4
Economic Pressures: 7
Total Score: 16
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 77
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: Celtic, English minority
Capital: Dublin
Free expression is constitutionally guaranteed. Print and broadcast media report aggressively on diverse social and political issues. The Defamation Act criminalizes libel and requires the journalist to prove the truth of the challenged report. The Official Secrets Act prohibits disclosure of sensitive government documents. Journalists are rarely prosecuted under these laws but they do restrict coverage. The Broadcasting Act permits officials to ban material likely to incite crime or undermine the authority of the state.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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