Chapter Nineteen

The Media

Sections 207 – 210

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Section 207Freedom and responsibility of the Media

(1)

The freedom and independence of the Press and other information media are hereby guaranteed.

(2)

An Act of the National Assembly may make provisions for the establishment and operation of the Press and other information media.

(3)

The Press and other information media shall, at all times, be free to uphold the principles, provisions and objectives of this Constitution, and the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people of The Gambia.

Section 208Responsibility of State owned media

(1)

All state owned newspapers, journals, radio and television shall afford fair opportunities and facilities for the presentation of divergent views and dissenting opinion.

Section 209Limitations on rights and freedoms

(1)

The provisions of sections 207 and 208 are subject to laws which are reasonably required in a democratic society in the interest of national security, public order, public morality and for the purpose of protecting the reputations, rights and freedoms of others.

Section 210Section 210 - Deleted

(1)

Deleted by Act No. 15 of 2004.

Source: Ministry of Justice and National Assembly of The Gambia — moj.gm / assembly.gm. Reproduced for education; not an official government publication or legal advice.