Privacy, Information and the Public Interest: The Right of Privacy vs the Right of the Public “to Know” (policy paper)
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the balance between the right to privacy and the right of the public to be informed. The document looks at European and Macedonian privacy legislation, examples from practice of the media reporting in Macedonia in this regard, and provides recommendations for improving privacy and information policies.
Handbook for the Public Interest in Journalism
The Handbook on public interest journalism summarizes the generally accepted values, principles, standards and practices in the journalism profession.
The Media in Macedonia: Protectors of the Public or Hostages of the Political Interests (policy paper)
The paper analyzes the role of the media in protecting the public interest in Macedonia, and how the Macedonian media treat the public interest in reporting. The document analyzes media legislation of Macedonia and offers recommendations for strengthening the role of the media in protecting the public interest in Macedonia.
Courts of Law: Guardians of the Public Interest or Individual Interests
The paper deals with the most important issues related to the public interest in terms of enjoying the fundamental freedoms and rights of the citizens and legal entities in Macedonia. The purpose of the paper is to illustrate the different views on the role of the courts in balancing individual freedoms and rights and the public interest.
Deconstructing the Concept of Public Interest in the Republic of Macedonia: (Ab)use in the Name of the Citizens (policy paper)
The policy paper provides a comprehensive overview of what is considered a public interest, and how this notion is used in different legal and ethical contexts.