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The Media Law Forum organized a workshop on repressive legislation, including discussions on the Online Safety Bill, Anti-Terrorism Bill, and Source Protection Laws. The event took place on the evening of November 25th in Nuwar Eliya , providing a platform for journalists and media activists

On the morning of November 4, 2023 in Habarana, an event organized by the Media Law Forum, a prominent advocate for legal discourse related to media, represented a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the capabilities of journalists in addressing the pervasive issue

The Media Law Forum recently orchestrated a networking event in Habarana, Sri Lanka, with a specific focus on the North Central province. Taking place on the evening of November 4, 2023, the workshop was designed to address critical issues related to freedom of expression in

The Media Law Forum organized a “Discussion Forum on Challengers to Free Media and Safety of Media Activists” at BMICH, Colombo on the 03rd of March 2023, with the aim of introducing the Legal Handbook for Journalists compiled by Attorney at Law Mr. Jagath Liyana

A workshop on digital safety, specifically designed for lawyers, was conducted on the 25th and 26th of March 2023 at Suriya Resort in Waikkala. The Media Law Forum was responsible for organizing this workshop, with the aim of augmenting lawyers’ comprehension of physical and digital

On February 17th, 2023, a Media Law Forum discussion forum took place in Kandy with the aim of identifying challenges faced by journalists in exercising their right to freedom of expression, and exploring ways in which lawyers can help protect this fundamental right. The event

A discussion forum of the Media Law Forum was held at Chilaw on 18th of December 2022. The discussion forum reported in this document was part of a media and law consultation program organized by the Media Law Forum to protect the people’s freedom of

On 18 October 2022, The Media Law Forum launched its dedicated hotline (+94 74 3070 888) to safeguard freedom of expression of the journalists and human rights defenders in Sri Lanka. There were more than 60 senior journalists, social activists, diplomats, social media influencers, and

The consultation session on media law and policy For a better media environment, self regulation could be the best possible method, said Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma, addressing a recently held gathering of legal and media professionals. “The Government is definitely in support of establishing professionalism