Media Study - Medija centar Beograd

egulation has prevented the adoption of further state measures. In addition, the Press Council has played a proactive
role in political discussion on media concentration and other issues which impact on press operations.
Currently, the adoption of a special ‘online codex’ is being considered. The Press Council’s budget is about 700.000
Euros per year out of which 180.000 come from a grant scheme from the government.
Denmark
The original Danish Press Council was established voluntarily in 1964 by the association of Danish print media to
observe compliance with their Code of Ethics.
The Parliament adopted the Media Liability Act in 1991 (no. 348) and the appointment of the Press Council
followed in 1992. As a complaints authority, the Press Council consists of a chairman and deputy chairman to be
appointed upon recommendation by the President of the Supreme Court, two members are appointed upon
recommendation by the Danish Journalists´ Union, two members are appointed to represent the editorial
managements upon recommendation by the media, and two members are appointed as public representatives
upon recommendation by the Danish Council for Adult Education.
The Secretariat consists of 2 media lawyers preparing the monthly meetings for the Council members. The annual
budget is approximately 200.000 euro, financed equally by the public service broadcasters and the association of
Danish Newspapers.
41