Rejected petition Oppose Statutory Regulation of the Press

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Our democracy requires a free press. Our position and influence in the world requires a free press. Recent events have undoubtedly been harmful, but that is no reason to overturn the long-standing constitutional position. The Government should resist calls to legislate.

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Date submitted 2 December 2012
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