Fourth Estate Law and Legal Definition
Fourth estate refers to journalistic professionals and the press. The press is designated as fourth estate because they influence the politics of a country. The press includes: photographers, journalists, television broadcasters, and radio announcers. The fourth estate has immense political and social power. The press has an important role in shaping a society. Many nations framed laws protecting the rights of the press and ensuring that citizens have access to reporting on matters of public interest.
