Is “Spiritual Expertise” a new form of censorship?
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12 November
2103A recently approved regulation in Uzbekistan mandates moral assessments for media products to ensure they do not promote immorality. Following this announcement, the launch of the "Spiritual Expertise" project sparked active public discussion and some objections on social media. In response, the Republican Spirituality and Enlightenment Center issued an official clarification.
The center stated that the project aims to prevent the dissemination of media products that could negatively impact children's upbringing or harm the minds of the younger generation.
"The project is being implemented in response to requests, demands, and initiatives from parents, intellectuals, and the general public, who are concerned about the effects of media content on youth, especially preschool and school-age children," the center explained.
The "Spiritual Expertise" project, they added, is not intended to censor media products. Instead, experts will focus on providing guidance and recommendations for media content developers, creative groups, and artistic councils.
"This does not infringe upon the freedom of creativity for mass media, journalists, creators, or bloggers," the statement emphasized.
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