Code of Professional Practice (Code of Ethics) of The Editors' Guild of Sri Lanka adopted by the Press Complaints Commission of Sri Lanka
"This code of practice, which is binding on newspaper publishing companies, Editors and their journalists and contributors both in print format and online, aims to ensure that the Sri Lankan press is free and responsible and sensitive to the needs and expectations of its readers while maintaining the highest standards of journalism..... "
Release freelance journalist Malika Abeykoon immediately and conduct a formal inquiry into his assault
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the arrest and assault of Malika Abeykoon, a freelance journalist and…
The statement made by the President regarding the media is a serious warning! – Media Organizations collective
The statement made by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa regarding the media, while participating in a “Discussion with the…
The government should abstain from actions that discourage freedom of expression
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the response and comments made by government authorities and officials against…
Sri Lanka Press Council Law No. 5 of 1973 should be abolished!
The Free Media Movement is strongly opposed to restructuring! The Free Media Movement in its letter to…
Kurukulasuriya v SLRC and Others (2021)
its verdict on a Fundamental Rights petition filed against the unannounced suspension of transmission of the ‘Ira…
Precedence based on the acquittal of author Shakthika Sathkumara by courts – to prevent arbitrary arrests by police.
Inspector-General of Police, Police Headquarters, Colombo. Precedence based on the acquittal of author Shakthika Sathkumara by…
Democracy must be defended – Attention of all should be drawn to protect Democracy and Media Freedom in Myanmar
The Free Media Movement strongly condemns the military’s outrageous assault on democracy by overthrowing the democratically elected…
Black January that cries out against impunity – Justice denied!
The Free Media Movement, commemorating ‘Black January’ that agitates to see justice for crimes against journalists, now…
Obstacles to the right to freedom of expression on social media must be defeated!
The Free Media Movement (FMM) expresses their grave concern over the tendency to indiscriminately block and impede…
Shutting down the Sandeshaya radio broadcast is a matter of great concern
The Free Media Movement (FMM) is deeply concerned regarding the decision to close down the ‘Sandeshaya Radio…
Sri Lanka is a country with a history of non-implementation of Justice to crimes against journalists!
Media Release to commemorate the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ observed on November…
The attacks on Mullaitivu journalists are disgusting
It has been reported that two journalists who went in search of information on an alleged timber…