A recent open forum hosted by the freedoms committee of the journalists’ syndicate in Egypt brought together current and former parliamentarians, human rights advocates, and syndicate representatives to address the issue of journalists’ imprisonment for publishing-related offenses. Participants highlighted a gap between constitutional guarantees protecting press freedom and the practical mechanisms for enforcing these rights. This lack of implementation prompted the drafting of a law over a decade ago to prevent imprisonment for publishing crimes. The event represents a renewed attempt to revive this legislative project, aiming to safeguard journalists and ensure their protection under the law in Egypt. The discussion focused on actionable steps to end the practice of detaining journalists for their work. The forum took place in Egypt and signals a growing movement to reform laws related to press freedom. The original post appeared on Mada Masr.