Optimization of the Press in Building Public Legal Awareness in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-279-8_27How to use a DOI?

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Legal Awareness; The Role of the Press

Abstract

The term “Press” is derived from the Dutch word “Pers,” which translates to “Press” in English. Literally, it refers to printed publications. Etymologically, “Pers” (Dutch), “Press” (English), and “Presse” (French) all mean press or print, originating from the Latin “Pressare,” meaning to press. In terminology, it denotes print media, including newspapers and magazines, and often encompasses journalists. According to Article 1 point (1) of Law No. 40 of 1999 on the Press, the press is defined as a social institution and a vehicle for mass communication engaged in journalistic activities. These activities include gathering, obtaining, possessing, storing, processing, and disseminating information in various forms, such as writing, sound, images, data, and graphics across different media platforms. This law indicates that the press in Indonesia is a community institution, not a private or government entity. Therefore, it should not serve as a mouthpiece for the government, political parties, or specific groups. It must remain independent and not be used for personal interests, especially to hide facts or the truth. The concept of the press has broadened over time. In a broad sense, it includes all forms of publications, such as electronic mass media, radio, and television broadcasts. In a narrow sense, it is limited to printed mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, and news bulletins. The inclusion of radio and television is evident during press conferences, where news coverage is provided not only by newspaper and magazine journalists but also by radio and television reporters.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Virya Nanda Romanista
AU  - Junaidi Tarigan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/08/30
TI  - Optimization of the Press in Building Public Legal Awareness in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Law, Public Policy, and Human Rights (ICLaPH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 241
EP  - 247
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-279-8_27
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-279-8_27
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