RDTL Decree-Law 25/2015 on the Press Council. Rough unofficial translation by La’o Hamutuk. For more
information and documents, see http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/MediaLaw/14MediaLaw.htm
Section VI
Access Procedures to the profession of journalism
Article 48
Professional Internship
The internship follows the rules of Media Law.
Article 49
Final exam after internship
The rules for the final internship examination provided for in Article 16.6 of the Media Law are approved
by a regulation of the Press Council.
Article 50
Professional Credentials
The issuance of professional credentials are is regulated by Decree-Law, in accordance with Article 13.2
of the Media Law.
Section VII
Disciplinary procedure
Article 51
Disciplinary power
The exercise of disciplinary power over journalists is governed by regulation of the Press Council in
accordance with Article 44(c) of the Media Law.
Section VIII
Registration of agencies and media
Article 52.
Register
The elements to be included in the register provided for in Article 28 and Article 44(e) of the Media Law
and the appropriate procedure will be set out in Press Council regulation.
Section IX
Opinions and reports
Article 53
Opinions and reports
Subject to applicable law, the provision of advice and reports follows the provisions of Articles 36 to 39.
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