"شرط الضمير" كحالة من حالات انتهاء علاقة العمل في المهنة الصحفية

Abstract EN

12-05.

Freedom of the press is considered one of the most important public freedoms in democratic societies, as it has a profound impact on ensuring citizens' right to information.

The profession of journalist is the material support of the freedom of opinion and expression, and it is characterized by characteristics unprecedented in other professions.

Among these characteristics is the condition of conscience, which is a unique case in the employment relationship in the journalistic profession, as it allows the salaried journalist to terminate the employment relationship of his own volition while benefiting from material compensation.

as if it were a dismissal.

This is considered to be a departure from the general provisions established in labor relations.

The purpose of the condition of conscience is to guarantee the independence and freedom of journalists in the exercise of their activity.

The Algerian legislator followed this singular approach through law 07-90 and organic law 05-12