 Creation of the media registry in Azerbaijan is considered a threat to media freedom. The implementation of the law on media, which was hastily discussed and adopted in December 2021 by the parliament and entered into force with the approval of the head of state in February 2022, especially its provisions related to the establishment of the media registry, is creating serious problems related to the freedom of expression and media. This opinion was stated by a group of Azerbaijani journalists and media experts. They proposed to remove the new law on media provisions regarding the creation of the media register. The position is contained in the appraisal document adopted by 37 journalists and media experts of the country. It is proposed to exclude from the law the article 65.4.4 suspension of activities of print and online media entities or termination of their activities. The authors of the assessment document note that the application of the new law and its provisions on the creation of the unified register of media and journalists restricts freedom of expression and the media. In general, the law on media contradicts the constitution of Azerbaijan and the international treaties signed by Azerbaijan, which is indicated in the conclusion of the Venice Commission on the Council of Europe. After the creation of the media registry, over 10 media bodies were denied inclusion in it under the pretext of technical reasons. Dozens of media subjects and journalists were issued warnings. At subsequent stages, there is a threat of termination of activity for hundreds of media entities. Currently, unregistered media entities and journalists are not allowed even to open parliamentary sessions and in the regions, they create obstacles to their activities. This unfortunate situation means problems for hundreds of media outlets and causes serious problems for media freedom and expression in the country. The document says, the document was signed by Khalid Agaliyev, Aleska Mamadli, Khadija Ismail, Shavaled Chobanoglu, Aliyah Yagublu, Anya Elgunesh, Kamran Mamoudov, Ulvi Hassanli, Mehman Aliyev, Ravshan Hajibeli, Shamshad Agar and others. They told the professionals engaged in media and journalism activities already have official tax and other official technical registration for their fields of activity.