21. The press law puts the burden on the media to prove the truth of any assertion, even the cited opinion of a quoted person or organization. 22. The unrest erupted last Thursday, after students protested the passage of tough press laws and the closure of a popular left-leaning newspaper. 23. Then, under a new press law passed last fall, the requirement for licenses was abolished. 24. These charges have some truth, and Walesa did, in fact, skillfully use his presidential powers to turn back the press law. 25. Under Canadian press laws, the young man may not be identified. 26. Papers contest constitutionality of new press law. 27. Parliament Tuesday passed a new press law which abolishes a year-old code that journalists said was aimed at muzzling the press in Egypt. 28. A lawmaker who is an outspoken government critic was arrested Friday on charges of violating press laws, a report said. 29. A new press law introduced in the National Assembly in May would provide for prison terms for journalists convicted of causing security problems or blackmail. 30. A new press law is being considered by the National Assembly that provides for jail terms for journalists convicted of blackmail or causing security problems. |