Within last year, 7 suits were filed against mass media with 5 trials held. The sued newspapers were the “Yeni Musavat”, the “Baki habar”, the “Khural”, the “24 saat”, the “Gundalik Baki” and the “Ideal” magazine. It is notable that 4 suits were filed in compliance with Article 147 (libel) and 148 (abuse) of the AR Criminal Code.
The suits against mass media suppose AZN 430 thousand fine along with criminal liability: the “Azadlig” newspaper – AZN 170 thousand, the “Yeni Musavat” – AZN 60 thousand and chief editor of the “24 saat”, Fikrat Faramazoghlu – AZN 100 thousand.
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