Position Of The Press Council As Quasi Rechtpraak (Moot Court)

This study aims to analyze the position of the Press Council as a Quasi Rechtpark (Moot Court). The method used is qualitative. The results of the research show that the Press Council functions to protect press freedom, which means that independence can be maintained, so that it functions in accordance with the objectives of holding press freedom. The Press Council has a mandate and mandate from Law No. 40 of 1999 concerning the Press to develop and maintain freedom or freedom of the press and improve the life of the national press and carry out the following functions: a). Protect the freedom of the press from interference by other parties. b). Conduct studies for the development of press life. c).Establish and supervise the implementation of the Journalistic Code of Ethics. d). Provideconsideration and endeavor to resolve public complaints on cases related to press coverage.e). Developing communication between the press, society and government. f). Facilitating press organizations in drafting regulations in the press sector and improving the quality of the journalism profession. g). Registering press companies.