Sunday, April 19, 2015

Spain's new 'gag law' and the media





What Spain's 'gag law' means for the media; and a radio station broadcasting from inside a mental hospital in Argentina.

On April 12, protestors in Madrid found a different way to express their discontent over a new 'gag' law. They marched to Spain's parliament virtually - in what has become known as the world's first hologram march.

The law – which will come into effect in July - will make many forms of public gathering and demonstrations illegal. Protestors will be barred from assembling outside Congress, permission must be sought before any public gathering and fines can be issued if anyone is caught breaking the rules. With non-stop austerity protests over the past three years, this law is likely to have a huge impact.

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