Role of the Constitutional Judiciary in Guarantee the Independence of Higher Press and Media Bodies (A Comparative Study)

Abstract

Judicial oversight of the independence of the Supreme Councils for the Press and Media in Arab countries is of great importance in the contemporary political and legal context. These councils are vital bodies that contribute to regulating media work and ensuring its independence, which often makes them the focus of attention of constitutional courts.

Some Supreme Councils for the Press and Media suffer from weak legal or organizational structures, making them vulnerable to domination by executive or legislative authorities. This is where the importance of constitutional courts as a guarantor of independence becomes apparent. They can serve as a final bulwark protecting the councils from any attempts to undermine their role or influence their decisions. By issuing constitutional rulings obligating all authorities to respect the independence of these councils, constitutional courts foster an environment conducive to press and media freedom