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17 Окт 2022

Автор:
Shanti Das, The Guardian (UK)

Qatar 2022: Weeks before tournament, media restrictions "severe chilling effect on free expression", say rights group; incl. comment from FIFA

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"Qatar World Cup accused of imposing 'chilling' restrictions on media," 15 Oct 2022

Broadcasters, such as the BBC and ITV, will effectively be barred from filming at accommodation sites, such as those housing migrant workers, under the terms of filming permits issued by the Qatari government.

… recording at government buildings, universities, places of worship and hospitals is also prohibited, along with filming at residential properties and private businesses.

The restrictions are within a list of conditions that outlets must agree to when applying for a filming permit...

The rules do not prohibit reports on specific subjects, but restricting where crews can film – “including but not limited to houses, apartment complexes, accommodation sites” – is likely to make it difficult for them to investigate reported abuses, such as the mistreatment of migrant workers, or to conduct interviews on subjects people may be reluctant to discuss in public, such as LGBTQ+ rights.

... [The Supreme Committee said] “several regional and international media outlets are based in Qatar, and thousands of journalists report from Qatar freely without interference each year.”...

Fifa said it was “working with the supreme committee and relevant organisations in Qatar to ensure the best possible working conditions for media attending the tournament, as well as ensuring that broadcasters continue to report freely without any restrictions”.

It would be incredibly difficult to fully comply with these terms, if even filming near to private or government property violates the terms of a permit. This is likely to have a severe chilling effect on free expression. How many organisations will authorise reporting on Qatar’s social issues if to do so puts them at risk of ending up in court?
James Lynch, Director at FairSquare