Published 10 April 2026
About this lesson
Across the world, press regulations vary widely. In some places, journalists can report freely, while in others they face strict limits or even threats to their safety.
This lesson was released as part of our 'news decoder' series. You can explore the full curriculum here.
Skills and knowledge
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Speaking
Step 4: Organising thoughts
I order my points to be understood
How did you show your classmates why you felt strongly about a particular option? -
Creativity
Step 9: flexible thinking
I challenge my assumption about ideas
What did you realise or change your mind about once you understood the full story? -
Knowledge
I know that press regulations are different around the world and can affect the safety of journalists.
How much stricter or weaker press rules affect journalists in your country?