Petition filed against ‘Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka’ Bill
Source: Sri Lanka Mirror
Category: Technology
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: August 05, 2026 at 04:18
📝 Summary
Two members of the Free Media Movement (FMM) have filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed “Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka” Bill. The petition argues that the proposed legislation would establish a state-controlled regulatory body with extensive powers over journalists and a broad range of content […]