Media regulators caught in a quagmire of overlapping jurisdictions

Media regulators caught in a quagmire of overlapping jurisdictions: Regulation of the Egyptian media is essentially a minefield of overlapping jurisdictions, writes Salah Eissa for Al Masry Al Youm. Eissa cites the dual penalties incurred by some TV shows of late (including Rehaam Saeed) by both the Supreme Media Council and the Press Syndicate. While the state did put in place legislation granting authorities to three media councils, other elements of the Media Act remain with the House of Representatives. Delays in passing them will only make the operating climate for the media much more difficult.