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BBC News cuts, Isis Prisons Museum, the perils of press junkets

The Media Show

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Journalism's Role in International Justice

This chapter explores the critical influence of journalistic evidence in international legal proceedings, particularly concerning human rights violations and war crimes. It discusses the standards for admitting various forms of evidence, the ethical implications of journalists as witnesses, and highlights unique initiatives like the ISIS Prisons Museum that have supported legal actions against war crimes. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the evolving role of journalists in gathering reliable evidence and the challenges they face regarding source confidentiality in court.

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