In its message revealed on the event of July 11 Press Day, the Turkish Cypriot Medical Affiliation (KTTB) emphasised that freedom of the press is among the cornerstones of democracy and a wholesome society.
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The message famous that free and impartial media will increase social consciousness by offering public entry to data and permits people to make knowledgeable selections. The next statements have been additionally included within the KTTB message: “As well as, due to press freedom, the actions of governments and different highly effective establishments are monitored, and flawed practices and corruption are revealed and introduced to the general public. This monitoring mechanism encourages a tradition of accountability in society and prevents authoritarian tendencies. Press employees should respect the presumption of innocence when reporting information and sharing data. Presenting people whose guilt has not been confirmed as criminals within the eyes of society each violates private rights and freedoms and might negatively have an effect on judicial processes. The sustainability of a wholesome society depends upon the free expression of assorted views and ideas. Press freedom secures this range and contributes to the enrichment of social dialogue. As well as, entry to correct and dependable data in occasions of disaster will increase the resilience of society and strengthens social solidarity. Subsequently, defending and growing press freedom is just not solely the accountability of press employees, however your complete society. In a society the place there is no such thing as a freedom of the press, the circulation of knowledge is monopolized and the chance of manipulation will increase, endangering the wholesome and democratic functioning of society.”
