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The various types of newspapers
The periodics(monthly, weekk=ly,
daily…)on the current events
The specialized
History1631 : the first real daily newspaper appears in France. Its printing
was granted by royal privilege.
17th century : The newspapers are the object of lot ofcensorship.
Louis XIV imposes very strict censorship on all the printers. They must ask the King for permission to print
18th century : Appearence of newspapers with themes (medecine, education, economy…)
1881 : LAW ON THE FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA. The law stipulates that the pres is free of opinion. This principle will be strengthened during the French revolution.
19 th century : Appearance of rotary press which facillitate the printing and
democratize the newspapers.
• 20th century : The press is threatened by the other media
• 21th century : The boom of the internet deals a severe blow to the printed press, which is in decline
The regulation
• The law for the free expression and information are fondamental rights in France. The law is dedicated by the article 11 of 1789 Declaration of Human Rights.
• It is the 29 july 1881 law which defines the liberties and the responsability of the French newspapers.
• This law point rights but also limits which are called « violations of the press »
Violation of the press
• The newspapers are not allowed to :• Hurt the president of the republic• Publish false information• Achieve the citizen honor
These facts are punished, according to severity levels, of a fine or sentence of emprisonment for the newspaper responsible.
• The provocation and the inincitation to commit an illegal or violent act on :
• Member of an ethnic group, a nation, a race, or a religion.• Of the sexual orientation• Of the handicap
Are punished for five years of detention and a fine of 45000€