Democracy and the "Fourth Estate"

Authors

  • Viktor Petrovich Kirilenko Северо-Западный институт управления - филиал РАНХиГС , North-West Institute of Management - branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Автор
  • Georgy Valeryevich Alekseev Северо-Западный институт управления - филиал РАНХиГС , North-West Institute of Management - branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration Автор

Keywords:

democracy, fourth estate, free speech, jurisdiction, separation of powers

Abstract

The special legal status of journalists in democratic society is determined by the efficiency of the communication mechanics in achievement of political goals. Virtual jurisdiction of state is formed under freedom of expression and universal competition. It should be legally secured on the national level and recognized on the level of international law. This jurisdiction is based on the democratic principals: participation and opposition. State institutions which are endowed with specific broadcasting competence in law are politically responsible for the compliance of democratic principals in virtual informational space.

Published

2016-03-15

Issue

No. 2 (2016)

Section

Articles