Catholic media say media bill encroaches on media, religious freedoms

Ljubljana, 29 January - Catholic media are critical of the new media bill, which is currently in public debate. They say it runs afoul of the Constitution and international treaties by encroaching on editorial independence, freedom of enterprise and religious freedom.

Ljubljana Gabriel Kavčič, a representative of the Slovenian Bishops' Conference's media group, comments on the proposed media bill. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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Gabriel Kavčič, a representative of the Slovenian Bishops' Conference's media group, comments on the proposed media bill.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Logo of the Slovenian Bishops' Conference. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Logo of the Slovenian Bishops' Conference.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Tadej Sadar, editor-in-chief of Radio Ognjišče, comments on the proposed media bill. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Tadej Sadar, editor-in-chief of Radio Ognjišče, comments on the proposed media bill.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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