Traduction de «presse d'investigation » (Français → Anglais) :

15. Expresses great concern at the very limited coverage of the Gezi Park events by Turkish media and the dismissal of journalists who criticised the government’s reactions to those events; recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism, including digital and social media, are at the heart of European values and that an independent press is crucial to a democratic society, as it enables citizens to take an active part in the collective decision-making processes on an informed basis and therefore strengthens democracy; expresses deep concern at the new internet law which introduces excessive controls on, and monitoring of, internet access and has th ...[+++]e potential to significantly impact on free expression, investigative journalism, democratic scrutiny and access to politically diverse information over the internet; points to the serious concerns expressed by the EU and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and asks the Government of Turkey to revise the law in line with European standards on media freedom and freedom of expression; reiterates once again its concern at the fact that most media are owned by, and concentrated in, large conglomerates with a wide range of business interests, and points to the worrying and widespread phenomenon of self-censorship by media owners and journalists; is concerned about the dismissal of journalists from positions in the media as a result of their criticising the government; is deeply concerned about the procedures used to punish the owners of critical media; raises concerns about the implications of accreditation by state institutions, mainly targeting the opposition media; expresses deep concern at the particularly high number of journalists currently in pre-trial detention, which undermines freedom of expression and of the media, and calls on Turkey’s judicial authorities to review and address these cases as soon as possible; highlights the special role of public service media in strengthening d ...

37. Is concerned at the deteriorating situation as regards media freedom and pluralism, in particular the freedom and pluralism of the press, in the Union, including as a result of the current economic crisis; condemns the conditions under which some journalists work and the obstacles they face, especially when covering demonstrations; is particularly concerned that some Member States are tempted to challenge the principle of the protection of journalistic sources and the ability of investigative journalists to investigate circles c ...[+++]lose to government; regrets deeply the attitude of the Commission, which refuses to make any legislative proposal to ensure media freedom and pluralism in accordance with Article 11 of the Charter;

34. Is concerned at the deteriorating situation as regards media freedom and pluralism, in particular the freedom and pluralism of the press, in the Union, including as a result of the current economic crisis; condemns the conditions under which some journalists work and the obstacles they face, especially when covering demonstrations; is particularly concerned that some Member States are tempted to challenge the principle of the protection of journalistic sources and the ability of investigative journalists to investigate circles c ...[+++]lose to government; regrets deeply the attitude of the Commission, which refuses to make any legislative proposal to ensure media freedom and pluralism in accordance with Article 11 of the Charter;

I consider quality and investigative journalism, written press and news media to be an important feature of European political culture and democracy.

Following initial enquiries in Kosovo it was established that the funds in question had been remitted to a bank in Gibraltar. A further attempt to send the funds from Gibraltar to Belize was thwarted. The Attorney General of Gibraltar on the application of OLAF was able to obtain in the Supreme Court an order freezing the relevant bank accounts. In August 2002 OLAF was able to secure the return to the Kosovo budget of $US3.2 million and subsequently the Office caused proceedings to be launched to secure the return of the balance and to gain access to the bank account records. In December 2002 Mr T. presented himself to judicial authorities in Germany and was arrested see Press Release O ...[+++]LAF/16/2002, of 5 December 2002

Kim Bolan, “Investigative Tool Could Aid RCMP’s Air India Probe,” Vancouver Sun, 26 October 2007, p. A1; Jim Brown, “Anti-Terror Law Could Scare Off Witnesses, Air India Inquiry Told,” The Canadian Press, 29 October 2007.