Legal risks faced by journalists and bloggers while doing their job focus of an OSCE online seminar

An OSCE-supported online seminar on the legal risks in the work of journalists and bloggers was organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan on 13 August 2020.

The event focused on media legislation. Discussions on court cases relating to the protection of honour and dignity, the right to own a photographic image, and children’s rights were held. The seminar aimed to enhance media professionals’ knowledge of media legislation in Kazakhstan and facilitate its effective implementation in journalists and bloggers daily activities.

Some 55 representatives from the media community, academia, civil society and lawyers attended the event. Through practical exercises, participants learned how to professionally interact with state authorities and other stakeholders, including the general public, with regards to obtaining and sharing information, as well as how to avoid legal risks in their profession by analyzing relevant judicial precedents.

The event is part of the Programme Office’s activities aimed at promoting media development and freedom of expression in line with OSCE principles and commitments.