The Ombudsman, Marcin Wiązek, asked Adam Bodnar to explain the situation. tv writer The Republic was not expected to be allowed into the minister's press conference, despite the accreditation. The event took place on 22 January in the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
“The tv writer Republic tried to enter the building respective times, but each time the safety defender refused to enter it, and the door was yet closed. tv Republic as the only tv station could not participate in the press conference," we read on the Ombudsman's website.
The Ombudsman referred to Article 2 of the Press Law, which states the request for state authorities to supply the essential conditions for the functioning of the press, including the anticipation of various editorial activities. In addition, he referred to Article 1 of the same Act, which guarantees freedom of expression for the press and the right of citizens to be informed fairly, the transparency of public life and social control. The non-security of journalists' participation in the press conference prevented them from asking applicable questions, which may be considered a breach of freedom of expression and access to information, in accordance with Article 54(1) of the Polish Constitution.
Was the reporter late?
The Ministry of Justice responded to these allegations by providing footage of the press conference held on January 29. The video shows that the first question was asked by editor Michał Jelonek of tv Republika.
Due to false information about the fact that tv journalists of the Republic were not allowed to attend the press conference of the Minister of Justice and the European lawyer General Laura Kövesi, we explain:
Below we show the evidence of the press conference of 29.01....
— Min. Justice (@MS_GOV_PL) February 6, 2024
"We couldn't let tv Republika on it, due to the fact that it came late and it was no longer possible to set up an additional camera," we read further.
However, that does not explain the full thing. The Ombudsman sent his letter on the Ministry of Culture. This active a situation in which a tv reporter Republic was not allowed to enter a press conference, which was related to the refusal of court to enter the liquidation of Polish Radio and TVP into the National Court Register.
Similar situations have occurred during the regulation of the Law and Justice Party. Representatives of the state institutions associated with the Law and Justice made it hard for media journalists who did not enjoy their sympathy. specified incidents have occurred many times in the past. Is past now a circle? Tomasz Sakiewicz, president of tv Republic, announced that he would send a announcement to the prosecutor about a suspected breach of Article 44 of the Press Law.
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