Feb – April 2010
The legislative initiative outlined here is intended to make Iceland an attractive environment for the registration and operation of international press organizations, new media start-ups, human rights groups and internet data centers.
It promises to strengthen our democracy through the power of transparency and to promote the nation’s international standing and economy. It also proposes to draw attention to these changes through the creation of Iceland’s first internationally visible prize: the Icelandic Prize for Freedom of Expression.
Time Line Wednesday Feb 17, 2010
Proposal is filed with Parliament and enters into the Parliamentry record Thursday Feb 25. The proposal is spoken for during debate in Parliament and passed on to Parliamentary committee for review.March – April 2010Proposal is reviewed and discussed, suggestions of amendments if needed and a committee report filed.March – April 2010 IMMI Inter Parliamentarian group created to work at it at a cross party level.April – May 2010Proposal will be voted for by all Parliamentarians.