Draft of RDTL Media Law reported by Parliament Committee A on 2 May 2014 Page 5 Rough translation by La’o Hamutuk. See http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/MediaLaw/14MediaLaw.htm for original and other materials. CHAPTER II FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Article 7 Right to information The right to information for citizens should be provided with objectivity and impartiality, by clearly distinguishing between fact and opinion, with respect for diversity of opinion. Article 8 Freedom of the press The right of journalists to report shall be exercised on the basis of Constitutional powers, may not be subject to interference that threatens their independence and objectivity, freedom to create, freedom of conscience, their right to seek and receive information, professional secrecy and to participate in editorial direction of the media outlet for which he or she works, with no constraints on meeting the ethical obligations of the profession. Article 9 Freedom of expression 1. Everyone has the freedom to express and disseminate their ideas through the media. 2. No one shall be disquieted for their political, philosophical, religious or other opinions. Article 10 Prohibition of censorship Freedom of expression is exercised by the media without being subject to any form of censorship, authorization, collateral or prior qualification. Article 11 Limits on press freedom Press freedom only has limits such as the rights to honor, good name, reputation, privacy, right to the presumption of innocence, judicial confidentiality and state secrecy. CHAPTER III JOURNALISTS Article 12 Capacity Citizens of the age of majority, in the full enjoyment of civil rights, and prepared with at least secondary education, may be journalists. Article 13 Exercise of the profession 1. Credentials, called a professional license, which are issued and renewed by the Press Council, are a condition of the exercise of the profession. 2. Government approves by decree law the regulation of the professional credentialing of journalists and trainees. 3. Prior to the adoption of the regulation referred to in the preceding paragraph, the Press Council will issue a temporary document. 4. The professional qualifications as a journalist issued by foreign countries and their holders may apply for registration and issuance of credentials by the Press Council, without requiring internship. 5. No media organization can accept or keep in its service as a journalist, someone who is not duly qualified with the respective credentials.