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 Article 45. Mediation 1. The President indicates a member of the Press Council, which is accompanied, at least, by contacting the Press Council legally qualified to conduct the mediation. 2. The date, time and place of any mediation meetings are scheduled in consultation with the parties. 3. In case of a successful mediation, the settlement terms are in writing and signed by the applicant and by the defendant, terminating the process. 4. The result of the agreement referred to in the preceding paragraph is published in the electronic site of the Press Council. 5. If mediation fails, the Press Council closes the procedure or converts it automatically to the common procedure. Section IV Administrative Offense Procedure Article 46. Offenses The sanctions procedure for violation of the provisions of the Media Law is regulated by specific legislation, in accordance with Article 40 of the Media Law. Section V Regulatory procedure Article 47. Regulations 1. Regulations of the Press Council must observe the principles of legality, necessity, clarity, participation and publicity. 2. Prior to the adoption or amendment of any regulation, the Press Council announces the respective project, provides a copy to those concerned, and publishes it in its electronic site. 3. The parties have a period of thirty days to send comments and provide input on the project referred to in the preceding paragraph. 4. The preamble to the regulations explains the basis for the decisions, with necessary reference to the comments and suggestions that have been made to the project. 5. The consultation process described in the preceding paragraphs shall not apply to regulations to regulate solely the organization and inner workings of the Press Council. 6. Regulations of the Press Council containing external efficacy standards are published in the Official Gazette, in the electronic site of the Press Council and widely publicized at the request of the Press Council, namely: a) To all public media; b) To knowledge of all media and all journalists organizations with a request for wide dissemination among their employees; c) By other means deemed appropriate to the situation. 16