Abstract

The analysis of the international legal framework for media in a real structural form is a challenge that needs to be scientifically proven because of the exceptional role of media in general and its constant and substantial impact on the democratic processes taking place in the world. If we analyze media through the eyes of history, we cannot ignore the impression of the exceptional importance of freedom of expression as the source and promoter of many substantive changes and valuable components in the overall functioning of social and political settings. In this regard, special attention is given to the impact of media on contemporary trends related to the EU integration process, the development of democracy and the rule of law. It particularly emphasizes the freedom of expression, respect for values and standards principles, human rights and freedoms. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the international legal framework for the media and to show the determination of the most important covenants which represent a source of media law containing rules for the creation and implementation of media freedom, the expressive quality of ideas and definitely and inevitably this paper stresses the power of the media.

Highlights

  • Nowadays, the media are our lives, having in mind that all day long we are in contact with different types of media

  • Because media has become an irreplaceable part of the everyday life of the modern man, they have an impact on the development of attitudes, opinions and behaviors there is a need for media studying

  • Under the European Convention on Human Rights freedom of expression may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary

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Introduction

The media are our lives, having in mind that all day long we are in contact with different types of media (mobile phones, posters, billboards, magazines, televisions, computers, letters). Whether in a conscious way or not, every day through various types of media we receive messages and additional information. Technology development and the new needs of society make it possible to create new media. Because media has become an irreplaceable part of the everyday life of the modern man, they have an impact on the development of attitudes, opinions and behaviors there is a need for media studying. We can say that the media represent a mediator or means - channel which provides circulation of information. With the word media are covered a number of modern means of communication, such as: the TV, radio, newspapers, internet, mobile phones, cinemas and so on. Images, text, etc, which are subject of transferring through the media

Definition of Media
They are related to formally constituted
International legal framework for the media
Acts of the Council of Europe
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
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