**Parliament Debates Proposed Law on Broadcasting**
A high-ranking official in the Georgian Parliament has spoken out against proposed changes to the country‘s broadcasting law. Sozar Subari, Vice-Speaker of the People’s Power, says the current regulations are too strict.
Subari argues that requiring broadcasters to maintain balance and impartiality is unrealistic. “We cannot expect them to cover every point of view,” he said.
The official also expressed concerns about self-regulation in the media industry. He believes that a law should be put in place to prevent the spread of false information and slander.
**”There’s No Such Thing as Completely Impartial Media”**
Subari pointed out that even respected broadcasters like the BBC are not always impartial. “The BBC is the BBC,” he said, “and they have made mistakes in their reporting on Georgia.”
He also noted that it’s impossible for broadcasters to represent every group or point of view. “An authorial program is meant to express a person’s opinion,” Subari explained. “It’s not feasible to include all relevant alternative views in such a program.”
**A Law That Favors Some Groups Over Others**
Subari criticized the proposed law for being too restrictive. He believes that it would be wrong to prohibit critics of the government or other groups from expressing their opinions.
“The BBC is not perfect,” Subari said, “but they are a model for how broadcasters should operate.” He urged lawmakers to reconsider the proposed changes to the broadcasting law.
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