Irish Constitutional Change May Threaten Press Freedom, Says NUJ

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By: Roy Greenslade | Guardian.co.uk

The Irish section of the National Union of Journalists has registered its concern about a proposed amendment to the Irish constitution, viewing it as a potential threat to press freedom.

The 30th amendment gives powers to the Oireachtais (Ireland's parliament) to institute inquiries into matters of public importance.

These inquiries are supposed to "balance the rights of the individual with the public interest."































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