LEGAL REGULATION OF THE JOURNALIST PROFESSION
Keywords:
journalism profession, legal regulation, freedom of the mediaAbstract
The journalism profession plays a key role in the functioning of democracy, because the media serve as a channel for the free expression of opinions and provide citizens with access to information. Legal regulation of journalism is essential for ensuring media freedom, protecting journalists and preserving the integrity of journalistic work. This paper investigates the legal framework that defines the rights and responsibilities of journalists in Serbia, analyzing domestic laws, as well as relevant international normative acts related to freedom of expression and protection of journalists. In addition, the work deals with the challenges that journalists face in practice, including political pressure, violence, selfcensorship, and the analysis of ethical issues in the journalistic profession. Special emphasis was placed on the analysis of existing legislation and proposals for improving the legal framework with the aim of creating better conditions for the work of journalists and preserving media freedom. Through the research of legal and ethical aspects of journalism, the work provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and advantages of legal regulation of the journalism profession.Downloads
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