The resolution also urges "further steps to ensure independence and professionalism of media outlets," and draws attention to the disproportionate fines that can be imposed for defamation, thereby hampering journalistic freedom and independence.
Arī Gijs Verhofštats (ALDE) ierosināja paralizēt Kadafi, radot lidojumu aizlieguma zonu, un aicināja atzīt pagaidu padomi (nemiernieku valdību), lai atbalstītu opozīciju pret Kadafi.