[Media Caucus] Media Caucus input - CS benchmarks doc

[John Barker]

MessageI also agree with Steve's proposal as amended by Aiden
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Briquemont Jacques 
  To: 'media at wsis-cs.org' 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:58 AM
  Subject: RE: [Media Caucus] Media Caucus input - CS benchmarks doc


  Dear all,
  I do agree with Steve's proposal as amended by Aidan (delete "hinder the abuse of" and insert "avoid excessive" )
  Regards

  Jacques Briquemont 

  Head of Public Affairs 
  Responsable des affaires publiques 

  Union Européenne de Radio-Télévision 
  European Broadcasting Union 

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    -----Original Message-----
    From: media-admin at wsis-cs.org [mailto:media-admin at wsis-cs.org] On Behalf Of Tracey Naughton
    Sent: mardi 25 novembre 2003 21:28
    To: media at wsis-cs.org
    Subject: [Media Caucus] Media Caucus input - CS benchmarks doc


    Steve

    Thanks very much for the leadership on this statement. I think there was confusion from the outset on this statement about an essential benchmark as opposed to a key non-negotiable. It was regrettable that we did not have time to discuss it and I was most grateful to Rony for proposing a very reasonable benchmark.

    In terms of key non-negotiables, I agree that we should adhere to the text that we have agreed to and I like the paragraph you have fashioned (below) as is. Though, it does not mention self regulation of ethics or rights of media workers.....what do others think?

    Regards

    Tracey

    Steve's proposal:

    "Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the touchstone 
    for an independent, pluralistic and free media. Media pluralism and 
    diversity should be guaranteed through appropriate laws to hinder the abuse 
    of media concentration. State controlled media should be transformed into 
    editorially independent public service organisations. Security and other 
    considerations should not  compromise freedom of expression, media freedom 
    and access to information."


    -- 
    Tracey Naughton
    WSIS Partnership Manager (Southern Africa)
    Chair Civil Society Media Caucus
    201 Somerset Hall
    239 Oxford Road
    Illovo  2196
    South Africa

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