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Call for Applications (Lawyers & Legal Experts) – Strengthening Legal Protection and Access to Justice for Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka

Call for Applications (Lawyers & Legal Experts) – Strengthening Legal Protection and Access to Justice for Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka The Media Law Forum is establishing a Bilingual Legal Support Network to strengthen legal protection and access to justice for environmental journalists in Sri Lanka. We invite lawyers and

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Media Law Forum Relaunches 24/7 Legal Hotline for Environmental Journalists in Sri Lanka

The Media Law Forum (MLF) is proud to announce the official relaunch of its Emergency Legal Hotline, dedicated to supporting environmental journalists in Sri Lanka. This relaunch highlights the Forum’s commitment to providing rapid, reliable, and accessible legal assistance to journalists reporting on environmental issues, who often face unique challenges,

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Modern Data Protection Law: Principles, Implementation, and Global Standards

Introduction Data protection law has emerged as one of the most significant areas of legal development in the 21st century. As digital technologies transform how personal information is collected, processed, and shared, legal frameworks have evolved to establish comprehensive protections for individual privacy rights while enabling legitimate data processing activities.

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Media in the Digital Era: Navigating Freedom of Expression and Media Law

The seminar titled “Freedom of Expression and Emerging Challenges”, jointly organized by the Media Law Forum and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), was successfully held on 24th July 2025, from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. The event was officially opened by Senior Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, President of the

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🎙️ Seminar Alert: Freedom of Expression & Emerging Challenges – Register Now!

📢 The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and the Media Law Forum invite you to a timely and insightful seminar on “Freedom of Expression and Emerging Challenges.” 🗓 Date: 24 July 2025🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 Venue: BASL Auditorium 🎓 Open to: Lawyers Law students Media professionals

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Minister of Health and Mass Media Receives Key Research on Hate Speech Law Reform by Media Law Forum

In a significant step toward strengthening democratic values and responsible communication, the Media Law Forum, in collaboration with the UNESCO International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), officially presented the research publication “A Path to Reform: Assessing Hate Speech Laws in Sri Lanka” to Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of

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Empowering Southern Province Media Actors: Advancing Ethical Election Reporting in the Digital Era

Continuing its series of regional outreach efforts, the Media Law Forum held an information session in Matara on June 4, 2025, focused on strengthening the capacity of media professionals in the Southern Province. The session centered on the evolving challenges of election reporting in the digital era, emphasizing the role

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Strengthening UVA Provincial Media Actors: Enhancing Election Reporting in the Digital Age

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote ethical journalism and media accountability, the Media Law Forum conducted a focused information session in Badulla on June 3, 2025, targeting media professionals from the Uva Province. The session aimed to build capacity in election reporting in the digital era, providing essential

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MLF Conducts Digital Election Reporting information session for Sabaragamuwa Media Actors

Following the local government elections, the Media Law Forum conducted a targeted information session on June 2, 2025, in Rathnapura, aimed at strengthening ethical media practices in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province. The main objective of the session was to enhance election reporting in the digital era, equipping provincial media actors

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Media Law Forum – Internship Opportunity

About Us The Media Law Forum is a dynamic organization at the intersection of media, technology, and legal practice. We analyze emerging legal issues in digital media, press freedom, content regulation, and intellectual property in the evolving media landscape. What We’re Looking For We invite passionate students from BOTH legal

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