Panel 1 – Regulation of media events Outubro 27, 2010

Kim de Beer, from University of Amsterdam, presented a paper on ‘Freedom of Speech and the FIFA World Cup – Score: FIFA – Freedom of Speech 2-1?’. About this subject, the author concluded that FIFA has a strong bargainig position and should act in conformity with freedom of speech principles.

Alexandre Miguel Mestre, from Lusofona University, presented a paper on ‘The Olympic Charter: What kind of regulation for the interplay between the Olympics and the Media’ in wich he explains the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its charter in the Olympic Games’ media regulation. For instance, the charter defines where journalists must be placed.

The panel’s chair was Ana Luísa Pereira, from University of Porto.