The best method of resistance is saying the truth in
the face of a dictator.                          – Arabic Proverb

Europe & Eurasia

Czech Republic

   

{This graph represents scores that have been modified by CIMA so that higher scores indicate a better media situation. It is intended to show trends over time; each index measures significantly different factors of press freedom. To see an explanation for how this graph was created, click here.}

 

 

Freedom House Score: 19 (Free) [Freedom House Methodology]
{Lower is Better, Score Ranges from 0 to 100}  

 

RSF Score: 7.50 [RSF Methodology]
{Lower is Better, Score Ranges from 0 to ~120}  


Reporters Without Borders Description:

Despite an active campaign on the part of the national media and repeated appeals from Reporters Without Borders to suspend the vote and open a debate, the reform of the criminal code and criminal procedures against journalists and the media went ahead in the National Assembly in February 2009. The new law bans the publication of the content of phone tapping carried out by the police and bans publication of information originating with police services. Any infringement can mean prison terms of one to five years and fines of up to 180,000 euros.

Investigative journalism will be under serious threat from this law that directly attacks journalists’ sources and criminalises their use. It also conflicts with the right to inform the public which is guaranteed under the Constitution.

Read more on RSF’s site…

Committee to Protect Journalists Description: [What is the Committee to Protect Journalists?]

No Description, but visit CPJ’s site for Recent Developments in this Country
 

IFEX News: [What is IFEX?]

Visit IFEX for Recent News on Media in This Country