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Free Press is Vital For Democracy – Michael Hayworth: Amnesty International

A free press is vital to society, protecting free speech, uncovering corruption and criminality. Media can shine a light on oppression and cruelty and keep politicians and corporations accountable. But what happens when journalists are jailed - just for doing their job? Michael Hayworth from Amnesty International explains.

By Stephen O'DohertyWednesday 10 May 2017Open House InterviewsNewsReading Time: 1 minute

A free press is vital to society, protecting free speech, uncovering corruption and criminality. Media can shine a light on oppression and cruelty and keep politicians and corporations accountable. But what happens when journalists are jailed – just for doing their job? Michael Hayworth from Amnesty International explains.