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Communication and Proper Information as an Antidote to Public Outrage

Published February 26, 2026, 12:12
Communication and Proper Information as an Antidote to Public Outrage

An opinion article analyzes public reaction to court decisions, using a case involving an Al Jazeera video as an example. The author argues that prejudice and lack of trust in the authorities lead to negative reactions, regardless of the legal basis of the decision. Specifically, the author wonders how the public would react if the Attorney General decided to halt a trial due to a lack of prospects for success. He predicts that the reaction would be negative, with accusations of cover-up and protection of powerful figures. The author emphasizes that in a toxic environment, where disdain and suspicion prevail, any decision will be criticized. Society has already pre-decided guilt, and only a conviction would satisfy it. Finally, the author stresses the need for communication and proper information in order to restore public trust in the authorities and institutions. He suggests the voluntary resignation of the two heads of the Attorney General's Office as a possible solution to defuse the climate.