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International Seminar in Bergen, Norway
September 14th to 17th, 2005
http//www.elsa.no/watchdog/
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14-17 September 2005
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The seminar will focus on the role of press in
the modern democracy.

• The main question is whether the press works as
  a public watchdog or a lapdog.

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Academic Program

• Day one 15 September main questions
• The constitutional state's perspective on Public
  Watchdog
• The freedom of speech as a political right
• Does the press function as a Public Watchdog?
• The role of the press in LDC's (less developed
  countries)
• Abuse against the press in LDC's

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Academic Program

• Day two 16 September main questions
• What privileges are associated with the role of
  the Watchdog?
• Can these privileges be abused?
• What issues are of public interest?
• - Which regulations are stated in the new Section
  100 of the Norwegian Constitution- Does this
  change the conditions for the press?

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Team ELSA Bergen
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Faculty of Law at the University of Bergen
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Bergen
Bergen is one of the largest cities in Norway,
and one of four cities that actually has an
university. Bergen is known as the city between
the seven mountains. It is a charming city whos
soul lies in small alleys and old houses.
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Bergen is an old Hansa-town and was once a part
of the hanseatic trade federation. These houses
were offices for the merchants, but today they
contain shops, restaurants and museums.
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Bergen is known for the great fish market
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• In good ELSA spirit, there will be a lot of
  social activities, parties and sightseeing.

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The evenings will be spent at nightclubs
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There will be a farewell banquet on Friday night

• A special dinner will be served
• There will be live music and dance

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For more information, please visit
http//www.elsa.no/watchdog/