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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Press has obligation to foster respect for human rights - Prof. Savitri Goonesekere


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

SRI LANKA BRIEF
Savitri Goonesekere
Following are excerpts of the keynote address made by Emeritus Professor of Law, Savitri Goonesekere on Monday at the inaugural session of the conference organized by the Sri Lanka Press Complaints Commission (SLPCC) on Self-Regulation and Ethical Reporting, to mark their 10th anniversary:

“The celebration of the 10th anniversary of the SLPCC and the inaugural session of this international conference is a location to declare victories and also to take stock in regard to the realities that confront the professionals of journalism both in our country and others represented at this meeting.

Press Has Obligation to Foster Respect for Human Rights - Prof. Savitri Goonesekere by nelvely