A Chance to Fix in Time: Analysis of Freedom of Expression in Four Years Under the Current Government Media Freedom Chapter (4): Media Freedom 4.1 News Media Law Lacks of Protection for Media Freedom and Journalistic Rights News Media Law was adopted on March 14, 2014 under the government led by U Thein Sein. Rights of journalists mentioned from chapter (4) to chapter (8) are restricted in reality. Journalists cannot have access to statistics, photos and records classified by authority through an existing law or authorised institutions according to the law. News Media Law’s chapter(3), Section 7 states “While a news media worker is trying to get news in compliance with regulations specified by relevant and responsible organizations, in the areas where wars break out, and where conflicts or riots and demonstration take place (a) he/she shall be exempt from being detained by a certain security related authority, or his/her equipment being confiscated or destroyed. (b) he/she shall be entitled to ask for 34 Chapter (4): Media Freedom

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