OSCE and Supreme Court train journalists in Termez on covering court proceedings
A two-day training in Termez taught journalists, bloggers and court press officers to report legal proceedings accurately while upholding the presumption of innocence.
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan and the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a two-day regional training course entitled "Justice and Coverage of Legal Issues in the Media" in Termez for journalists, bloggers and court press officers. The event took place on 19–20 October 2026.
What it focused on
Participants discussed reporting court proceedings accurately and in a balanced way, respecting the public's right to information, upholding the presumption of innocence, protecting the dignity and reputation of those involved in legal proceedings, and ensuring the accuracy of published information.
Who led it
The sessions were led by media-freedom specialist and researcher Olena Chernyavska and Lithuania's media ethics ombudsman Dainius Radzevicius. The program covered fact-checking, the correct use of legal terminology, cooperation between journalists and court press services, and the responsibilities of digital media.
Background
This is the latest in a series of OSCE Project Co-ordinator and Supreme Court courses on court reporting. In July 2025, more than 60 regional journalists, bloggers and court employees enhanced their skills in reporting on court and legal proceedings at similar courses held in Fergana and Samarkand.
