The Definition of the Press in the Polish Press Law and its Impact on the Functioning of Local Online Media
The Definition of the Press in the Polish Press Law and its Impact on the Functioning of Local Online Media
Author(s): Jakub ParnesSubject(s): Media studies, Communication studies
Published by: Trivent Publishing
Keywords: Local online media; local communication system; Polish Press Law Act; definition of “the press;” registration of dailies and magazines;
Summary/Abstract: This article aims to provide evidence that the lack of accurate principles of the application of the Polish Press Law Act (PLA) provisions to online media is a threat to the pluralism of the local communication systems in Poland. The first part of the paper is concerned with the status of online media in Poland in the context of the current PLA. The second part of the article presents the cases of the local officials attempting to use the ambiguous legal status of the local online media to block critical opinions published. The third part of the paper contains the analysis of the recently-tabled proposals concerning the amendment of the PLA.
Journal: Philosophy, communication, media sciences
- Issue Year: 4/2016
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 30-44
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
