TIRANA, Nov 9 /ATA/ – The Constitutional Court has agreed to consider a complaint filed by the Albanian Journalists Association (AGSH) challenging the internal regulations of the Special Court against Corruption and Organised Crime (GJKKO).
The case is expected to be heard in a plenary session in November.
The journalists’ association is seeking the repeal of provisions governing the work of journalists and media outlets inside the special court, arguing that they impose restrictions on media freedom and the public’s right to information.
The restrictions include a ban on journalists using mobile phones during corruption trials and also require reporters to obtain permission to attend certain hearings.
AGSH filed the complaint with the Constitutional Court in September, initially seeking the suspension and subsequently the annulment of the provisions, which it says undermine media freedom, the public nature of judicial proceedings and the public’s right to information.
Journalists say the rules make it harder to report on cases involving corruption and organised crime.
The special court says the measures are needed for security.
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