Finally, the House of Representatives agreed to the new press and media bill and referred it to the Shura Council as a rush in the hope of completing the approval of the draft journalism law with the aim of organizing the press, printing and publishing, including the new media in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the press in the Kingdom gave the right to express opinions and publish information without restrictions, but a law for the press and the media must regulate work in it, and determines legal responsibility and protecting journalists towards the information that They publish it, which allows them to work freely and safely without fear of threats or harassment, the Press Law is tantamount to strengthening the freedom of the press and ensuring the responsibility assigned to them, and it is considered a very important step that supports the media environment in the Kingdom, and enhances the rights of citizens to obtain information in a legal framework that has a trust between society, the press and the new media, if the press law includes many articles, including canceling the penalty of imprisonment in publishing cases and supporting electronic media organization And preserve the rights of journalists regarding freedom of expression and the requirements of professional responsibility.
Just as society keeps pace with the development and technological progress, the Press Law must also be in line with this, and be flexible and capable with these developments and work to update the laws of the press and the new media to enhance the role of the press and ensure its sustainability in light of the modern challenges that occur with the accelerated technological and social progress so that it includes adapting to modern technology and dealing with huge data and how to use it in the press, especially the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence In the new media, in addition to protecting the rights of journalists and intellectual property rights for the quality and distinction of the press and the commitment to professionalism and innovation enhances the role of the press as a reliable source of information, and is appropriate to the challenges offered by modern technology.
A word from the heart
The approval of the House of Representatives on the draft law of journalism coincided with the celebration of the Bahraini Press Day and its high status in society and what His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attaches to the most careful and care of the country, may God protect and preserve him, from continuous care and support as a clear expression of freedom of opinion and expression and continuous attention from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God protect him, that the press is an essential element in building a conscious society that enhances In preserving democracy and human rights.
