The Supreme Council for Media Regulation, under the leadership of Engineer Khaled Abdel Aziz, has mandated that all media outlets subject to Law No. 180 of 2018 refrain from publishing any video footage related to a woman’s death after falling from the 13th floor of a building in Alexandria.
Restrictions on Media Coverage
The Council has also prohibited the publication of any news reports that disclose the deceased woman’s name, citing respect for her privacy and adherence to its professional codes. This decision is based on the Council’s code of conduct for covering suicide incidents, issued under Decision No. 62 of 2021.
the Council has decided to contact the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to take necessary measures to remove any such video footage from all social media platforms where it may have been published in violation of this decision. The Council’s General Monitoring Administration has been tasked with monitoring the implementation of this decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What action has the Supreme Council for Media Regulation taken?
The Council has mandated that media outlets refrain from publishing video footage related to a woman’s death in Alexandria and has prohibited the publication of her name.
What law is governing this decision?
The decision is based on Law No. 180 of 2018 and the Council’s code of conduct for covering suicide incidents, Decision No. 62 of 2021.
What steps will be taken to enforce this decision?
The Council will contact the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to remove footage from social media and has tasked its General Monitoring Administration with monitoring implementation.
How might media outlets adapt their reporting on this incident given these new restrictions?
