Parliament has approved amendments to the Broadcasting Law, which, once implemented, will introduce a range of new regulations, requirements, and standards for TV and radio broadcasters. The changes were discussed and approved in the third and final reading during a plenary session.
The proposed bill was unanimously approved with 85 votes in favor.
The bill, prepared by Georgian Dream, regulates issues such as accuracy of reporting, the right to response, fairness and impartiality, the inviolability of private life, the use of covert methods for obtaining and broadcasting information by broadcasters, coverage of armed conflicts, accidents, and other emergency situations, as well as the protection of minors.
According to the amendments passed by Parliament, the National Communications Commission, a state body, will have the authority to respond to violations of broadcasting standards, alongside self-regulation mechanisms. Interested parties will be able to file complaints directly with the Communications Commission regarding potential violations of the law. In cases of violations, the Commission will have the authority to impose sanctions on broadcasters, including warnings, fines, and, in certain cases, suspension or revocation of licenses.
The law’s regulations will also apply to information published on broadcasters' online and social media pages.
Additionally, a transitional provision has been added to the Broadcasting Law, stipulating that if a broadcaster fails to meet the requirements set by the law by June 1, 2025, the sanctions imposed by the regulatory commission will not be enforced.
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