Age, accreditation and education requirements in Press Act unlawfully restrict freedom of expression; discrimination claim dismissed.
Flynote
Freedom of expression – Journalism as a function in evolving media – Age limits, compulsory accreditation and educational prerequisites – Restrictions must be prescribed by law, pursue a legitimate aim and be necessary/proportionate; where they fail tests, they violate Article 9 of the African Charter; discrimination claim under Article 2 requires proof of differential treatment; arrests/detentions must be substantiated to establish arbitrariness.
Age, accreditation and education requirements in Press Act unlawfully restrict freedom of expression; discrimination claim dismissed.
Flynote
Freedom of expression – Journalism as a function in evolving media – Age limits, compulsory accreditation and educational prerequisites – Restrictions must be prescribed by law, pursue a legitimate aim and be necessary/proportionate; where they fail tests, they violate Article 9 of the African Charter; discrimination claim under Article 2 requires proof of differential treatment; arrests/detentions must be substantiated to establish arbitrariness.
