< IMG SRC = "/Uploads/Blogs/E1/3C/IB-FQHR50189_5E8BF704.jpg" Alt = "Georgia power announced new rules for the media that calls & quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; quot; /> < P > The Party of Power in Georgia announced a bill with additional rules on media activities.

< p > As “European Truth” writes, the Georgian Radio Liberty Service reports.

< P > “Georgian Dream” initiated a project of changes to the law on speech that will relate to TV channels and radio stations.

< P > According to them, the Communications Commission will receive the right to discuss issues previously included in the area of ​​media self -regulation.

< p >< Br /> The commission will also be able to fine the television & ndash; and radio stations for “Violation of OB & Rsquo; City and impartiality”, for non -compliance with a balance during coverage of the topic, for the use of Interview & Rsquo; yu or telephone conversation on air without warning about it, except when the open record was not possible. 60 ~/p > < p >Mediamen will also be obliged & RSQUO; AMED TO RECEIVE PERIOD FOR FROM THE LIMITED PERSON or PERSONS TO BE RELEASED IN THE TERMS OF THE TERMS OF THE APPLIED < P > SOVA provides a more detailed list of requirements, including & ndash; Obligation & Rsquo; Introduction clearly indicate the source of information; opportunity for an interested person whose interests have suffered because of incorrect coverage of facts, file a complaint and demand corrections or refutation; Prohibition on the involvement of a politician in the role of presenter or interview & Rsquo; yaura, ban on covering issues with the statement of media of his support or condemnation of a particular political force, organizations, groups, etc.

~ ~ > 62 > < p > The amount of the fine can be up to 0.5% of the annual income of the broadcaster, but not less than 2500 Georgian lari (about $ 890).

< p > in the Georgian Dream is called the proposed changes in the “British model” that “provides quality and OB & rsquo; ultimate speech”.

< P > TV channels and radio stations were binded & Rsquo; reacted to such remarks within the media self -regulation mechanism but did not have to pay fines.

~ ~ ~ < P > Recently in the Georgia Parliament, where there is no opposition, created an investigative commission on the “crimes” of the authorities of Saakashvili. They also adopted a new package of repressive laws that extend the possibilities for punishment for participation in protests and criticism of power.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116