Media law

Media law

Joan Barata. Photo: Collected

Govts should not become the arbiters of truth: Joan Barata

International media law expert Dr Joan Barata spoke to The Business Standard on the sidelines of BJDC 2026 in Dhaka about international human rights standards, cross-border disinformation,...

A pedestrian walks past the New Zealand Parliament Buildings in Wellington, New Zealand, June 14, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Craymer/File Photo

New Zealand to press ahead with media content pay law

Logo of Editors' Council. Photo: Collected

Make draft of amended Press Council Act public: Editors’ Council

File Photo: New Zealand/ Reuters

New Zealand eyes Australia-style media deals with tech firms

A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen in front of a displayed Australian flag in this illustration photo taken February 18, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Reaction to Facebook agreeing a concession deal with Australia on media bill