Affirmation of European Standards
ExpiredBELGRADE - Commissioner for Public Information made a remark yesterday on the decision of Belgrade District Court to return to the author of the book “The Military Secret” confiscated copies of the book. The decision represents a contribution towards establishing and affirmation of European democratic standards in the field of freedom of speech, writes Fonet. „This Court decision represents an important step towards immediate application of the European Convention on Human Rights and consistent consideration of positions stated in decisions of the European Court of Human Rights “, said Sabic in his written statement. Sabic was particular about accepting affirmed democratic standards in this field, which purport that the code of silence may protect legitimate interests only. He stressed that, when classified information once becomes available to the public thus ceasing to be classified, restricting its distribution is impermissible and represents, among other things, violation of the right of access to information.
