2 Amendments of Sylvie GOULARD related to 2011/0297(COD)
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as enshrined in the Treaty. Specifically, it should be applied with due respect for the freedom of expression and information (Article 11), the freedom to conduct a business (Article 16), the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial (Article 47), the presumption of innocence and right of defence (Article 48), the principles of legality and proportionality of criminal offences and penalties (Article 49), and the right not to be tried or punished twice for the same offence (Article 50). This Directive does not in any way prevent Member States from applying their constitutional rules relating to freedom of the press and freedom of expression in the media as well as self-regulatory instruments which apply to journalistic professions.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. This Directive shall not apply to information which is disseminated for the purposes of journalism.