Delegates and speakers attending the 2d South East Asia Media Defense Litigation Conference in Cebu, Philippines, 27-29 October 2009
CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 100 lawyers, advocates, academics and others attended the 2d South East Asia Media Defense Litigation Conference October 27-29, 2009.
Harry Roque, program host, Center for International Law (left); H.R. Dipendra, South East Asia Media Legal Defense Network Coordinator, and Ed Lingao, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism discussed Freedom of Information initiatives in South East Asia
Australian barrister Tim Robertson (far left) moderated panel on the legal threats faced by bloggers in Asia
In a panel on lobbying legislators and governments, Hoi Trinh (standing) discussed the limited options available for advocates in Vietnam; Cambodia lawmaker Yim Sovann (right) introduced the initiative for South East Asia Legislators Caucus for Rights and Free Expression
