LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Justice Info as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Switzerland
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Justice Info is an online platform dedicated to covering issues related to international justice, focusing on topics such as transitional justice, tribunals, truth commissions, and reconciliation processes worldwide. The website provides news, in-depth analysis, and opinions on various international legal proceedings and human rights issues. It is unclear when the platform was launched, but its extensive coverage suggests it has been in operation for a significant period of time. The platform is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Read our profile on Switzerland’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Justice Info is part of Fondation Hirondelle, a Swiss non-profit. Foundation Hirondelle’s partnership with the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), a federal government agency, was renewed in 2021, demonstrating significant Swiss government involvement. Over 20 Swiss NGOs benefit from similar partnerships.
Analysis / Bias
Justice Info’s content heavily focuses on international justice and human rights issues. The site often features articles on sensitive and complex legal matters, such as war crimes in Ukraine, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and genocide trials. For example, the article titled “MORE THAN 200 UKRAINIANS TRIED IN THE OCCUPIED TERRITORIES” discusses the sentencing of Ukrainian servicemen in Russian trials since the beginning of a “special operation” in February 2022. The article offers in-depth coverage of the trials in Donetsk and Luhansk, commonly called the Donbas, outlining the charges and corresponding sentences.
The article’s portrayal of the events seems to be from a perspective sympathetic to Ukraine, evident in its focus on the sentencing of Ukrainian servicemen and questioning Russia’s tactics in prisoner exchanges. The use of phrases like “so-called Donetsk People’s Republic” and “Russian annexation” reflects a bias against the legitimacy of these entities and events. In general, while the article provides detailed information on the trials and exchanges, its language and perspective may indicate a bias toward portraying Russia’s actions in a negative light.
The article “ISRAEL ON TRIAL” analyzes the legal proceedings initiated by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice regarding the situation in Palestine. The piece discusses the complexity of defining genocide in international law and its implications in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The article suggests that Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, was willing to prolong the war for personal political survival. The portrayal of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions as potentially driven by personal political survival and their implications for the conflict adds a critical dimension to the discussion.
The editorial stance of Justice Info is aligned with promoting awareness and understanding of international justice and human rights issues. The content is generally balanced, emphasizing factual reporting and analysis of legal proceedings and human rights matters. However, focusing on international justice and human rights can lead to a particular emphasis on these themes, potentially overshadowing other perspectives or issues.
Regarding factual accuracy, Justice Info frequently includes expert opinions, detailed analyses, and reports on legal proceedings, essential for topics requiring specialized knowledge. They cite sources such as the International Court of Justice(ICJ), law4palestine.org, the UN, The Conversation, and the Times of Israel.
In conclusion, Justice Info focuses on international justice and human rights, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and protection of vulnerable populations, which align with values commonly found in left-leaning ideologies.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Justice Info as Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 02/09/2024)
Source: justiceinfo.net
Last Updated on April 5, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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