Public Prosecutor v. Magazine “Svedok”

Abstract

Human rights — Freedom of expression — Press freedom — Injunction on distribution of magazine issue — Grounds for injunction — Applicability of international instruments — National security — Whether magazine article promoting war and inciting violence contrary to Act on Public Information and Constitutional Order

Relationship of international and municipal law — Treaties — International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 — European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 1950 — Whether applicable — Whether restrictions on freedom of press contrary to international instruments — Whether national security valid ground for injunction — The law of Serbia