World Press Freedom Day |05 May 2026

The panellists: (L to R) Magistrate Gonthier, Chief Magistrate Confait, Magistrate Louise and Magistrate Dick

Judiciary strengthens media collaboration on Magistrates’ Court reporting

By Sunny Esparon

In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, the judiciary hosted a specialised forum aimed at improving media access to the Magistrates’ Court and fostering greater collaboration to encourage accurate reporting.

The event, held yesterday morning at the Palais De Justice, Ile Du Port, was themed ‘In Focus: The Magistrates’ Court’ and brought together representatives from local news outlets and the Seychelles Media Commission.

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