论记者拒证权

On the Reporter's Privilege

记者拒证权是指在司法活动中,新闻记者拒绝作证提供消息来源的权利。其保护对象不涉及提供者而只针对记者。记者拒证权的目的是为了保护信息来源,而不是信息本身。拒证权是利益平衡的结果,是寻求案件真相向新闻自由作出的必要让步。拒证权的内容可分为四个方面:(1)拒绝公开信息来源的身份;(2)拒绝开示可能曝光提供者身份的信息内容;(3)拒绝接受询问;(4)拒绝接受搜查、扣押。中国在记者拒证权问题上应当采取渐进式立法。

The reporter＇s privilege is the right of journalists refusing to testify and provide the sources of the news. It is designed to protect the sources of information, rather than the information itself. The reporter＇s privilege is the outcome of a balance between truth of the case and the freedom of the press. It is necessary that the judicial interest make concessions to the freedom of the press. The content of the reporter＇s privilege can be divided into four areas： （1） refusing to disclose the provider of the sources of information; （2） refusing to disclose information leading to the disclosure of the identity of the provider; （3） refusing to accept questioning （4） refusing to accept search and seizure. In China, the reporter＇s privilege should be taken to progressive legislation.