Media

James Browne TD: Abolishing juries in defamation cases will reduce risk of disproportionate awards

As minister, I am deeply concerned about the chilling effect that powerful individuals and companies can have on freedom of expression

James Browne is a Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford and is Minister of State at the Department of Justice. Picture: Bryan Meade

How we consume news and media has completely transformed in recent decades.

The increasingly complex media landscape in which we find ourselves brings with it some positive opportunities.

The rapid evolution of digital publishing, social media and video-led platforms has granted us instant access to a diverse offering of news, voices, opinions and perspectives from around the world, while empowering citizens to inform, contribute to, and even shape the local and national news agenda.

However, ...