The concept of press freedom is protected and practiced in different ways around the world. In many countries, press freedom is enshrined in the constitution or other legal documents. For example, the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of the press, and the European Convention on Human Rights protects the freedom of expression. However, in some countries, press freedom is not fully protected or respected. According to the World Press Freedom Index, countries like North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia have severe restrictions on the media, with journalists often facing harassment, imprisonment, or worse for reporting on certain topics.
