Laws designed to control media should not be enacted

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Laws that are being designed to control the media should not be enacted, both government and the opposition MPS stressed in Parliament yesterday.

Sri Lanka is among the worst countries when it comes to the media freedom index published by Freedom House. Sri Lanka is ranked 56 of the worst 100 nations

Government MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa who was speaking during the committee stage debate in the House said no laws should be brought in to control media and social media while different methods should be followed if clarifications are needed on news that are published in media.

“We saw media personnel being summoned to CID over some reports published in some newspapers. This should not be the case.the police should be advised to visit media institutions if any clarification is needed on news items,” he said.

SJB MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar also condemned the summoning of Lankadeepa Editor Siri Ranasinghe and Editor of the Island Prabath

Sahabandu before the CID recently. “These reputed journalists’ are the ones who have not worked for any politician,” he said.

He said Sri Lanka is among the worst countries when it comes to the media freedom index published by Freedom House. Sri Lanka is ranked 56 of the worst 100 nations.

“Government should not go ahead with the enacting of new laws that are being designed to control the media and with the Sri Lanka Press Institute Amendment Bill,” he said. (YOHAN PERERA AND AJITH SIRIWARDANA)

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Kikazaru Friday, 26 November 2021 07:41 AM

Mr. Yapa, your government brings back memories of the killing of Lasantha. That ghost is following you and your government. A country can not me lead by a mad man. A change is eminent.

Dee Friday, 26 November 2021 07:41 AM

What say do MP's have in SL?

Bhatiya Siriwardena Friday, 26 November 2021 07:57 AM

Hallmarks of a failed government. When the government is accused, blamed then they get panicked, angry, very angry leading them to do these foolish things. That brings the fall.

Michael Friday, 26 November 2021 08:19 AM

What did you expect when we are leaning towards China and Russia for help

Jude Friday, 26 November 2021 08:36 AM

Most media outlets don't like to report on certain issues!! DON'T like to highlight the truth!! Media been self-sensored yeah, media not always talk the truth!! Because truth doesn't sell or in an other words Truth been substituted !! Yeah!!

Jude Friday, 26 November 2021 08:40 AM

No no government don't have to worry!! Some media hardly print anything against ruling governments!! YEAH

joshua Friday, 26 November 2021 08:46 AM

SLPP menace continues to stink

Jude Friday, 26 November 2021 08:56 AM

I comment on newspaper blogs worldwide!! No just SL, I've plenty of time in my hand, Love to comment and it's my biggest hobby!! Yeah!!

Man Friday, 26 November 2021 08:57 AM

Will they vote against any such draft document submitted for approval, in the parliament? They won't do so. It is there habit Like plug (world market) Wimal and Udaya.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 26 November 2021 12:47 PM

If it is passed, it will pave way for an aristocratic rule.

Anthony. R Friday, 26 November 2021 01:10 PM

No wonder why President Biden, snubbed Sri Lanka, over Democracy.

freee Friday, 26 November 2021 01:39 PM

vote against the govt.

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