Communication Law
Behnaz Ahmadvand; Baqer Ansari
Abstract
The right of reply aims to strike a balance between the freedom of the press and the rights of individuals to protect their personality, reputation, honor, and dignity. It is derived from the fundamental right to freedom of speech and media. This right serves as a legal mechanism to ensure accountability ...
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The right of reply aims to strike a balance between the freedom of the press and the rights of individuals to protect their personality, reputation, honor, and dignity. It is derived from the fundamental right to freedom of speech and media. This right serves as a legal mechanism to ensure accountability of the press when they publish false or inaccurate information or engage in defamation. The primary goals of the right of reply include mitigating the negative consequences of false and misleading news and reporting, deterring irresponsible press behavior, and ensuring that the public receives accurate and complete information. Numerous countries differentiate between the right of reply and the right of correction. The former is invoked when the press disseminates information or opinions that are inaccurate or false, thereby infringing on an individual's inherent rights, such as reputation, privacy, and dignity. The Constitution is the primary source for recognizing or rejecting the right of reply in many prominent legal systems, while normal laws have been enacted in other jurisdictions to acknowledge this right and establish its parameters. Using a descriptive and analytical approach, the present article aims to identify the theoretical underpinnings, prerequisites, and constraints of implementing the right of reply in several crucial legal frameworks and laws in Iran.
