Journalist Protection Act: New Penalties for Assault
This new law introduces stricter penalties for assaulting journalists who are gathering information or reporting on events. The aim is to provide them with greater safety while performing their duties and to protect press freedom. Citizens can expect journalists to be able to report more freely on public matters, contributing to better access to reliable news.
Key points
The act creates a new offense: assault against a journalist, with penalties up to 3 years for bodily injury and up to 6 years for serious bodily injury.
Protection applies to journalists engaged in newsgathering, where the assault is intended to intimidate or impede their work.
The goal is to enhance journalist safety and ensure they can freely inform the public.
Status:
Expired
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