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crisis: Bishops seek PCC-style solution In a four-page statement, the Bishops' Conference referred to the establishment of the Press Complaints Commission as a progressive measure that came in the wake of the abolition of criminal defamation law and promoted the basic right of freedom of expression. An Inter-religious body modelled on the lines of the Press Complaints Commission has been suggested to inquire into and investigate any allegations of "unethical practices". The condemnation of any such practices by a representative body, which has the confidence of the major religions of our country, will certainly be a better alternative - than bringing in law, the Bishops' Conference says. "This mechanism can also undertake the broader tasks of proactively taking steps to build trust and mutual respect among the religious communities." "We for our part are always willing to participate in such an endeavour. We are of the opinion that this is a better way to arrest the declining situation rather than prohibitive legislation which will aggravate religious tensions and in the long-term lead to more difficulties than solutions," the Bishops said. |
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