Information with Limited Access and Media Activities under Martial State

Abstract

The article examines the peculiarities of legal regulation of mass media activities with restricted access information under martial law. It analyzes the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, the laws «On Information», «On Access to Public Information», «On Media», as well as the norms of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which establish liability for the illegal dissemination of confidential, official, and secret information. It is determined that the current challenges associated with armed aggression against Ukraine have led to additional restrictions on freedom of speech and media activities. The need to maintain a balance between national security guarantees and freedom of speech is emphasized, in particular by clarifying terminology, improving mechanisms for appealing decisions, and ensuring independent public control. It was concluded that the legislative changes of recent years are not radically new, but rather specify existing restrictions designed to prevent threats to national security.