Part Two: The Press Authority
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| Art.206: |
The press is a popular, independent authority exercising its vocation in the
manner stipulated in the Constitution and the law. |
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| Art.207: |
The Press shall exercise its
vocation freely and independently in the service of society through all the
means of expression .It shall thus interpret the trend of public opinion, while
contributing to its information and orientation within the framework of the
basic components of society, the safeguard of liberties, rights and public
duties and the respect of the sanctity of the private lives of the citizens, as
stipulated in the Constitution and defined by law. |
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| Art.208: |
The freedom of the press is
guaranteed and press censorship is forbidden. It is also forbidden to threaten,
confiscate or cancel a newspaper through administrative measures, as stipulated
in the Constitution and defined by the law. |
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| Art.209: |
The freedom of legal persons
whether public or private , or political parties to publish or own newspapers
is safeguarded in accordance with the law. The financing and ownership of
newspapers and the funds belonging to them, come under the supervision of the
people, as stipulated in the Constitution and defined by law. |
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| Art.210: |
Journalists have the right to
obtain news and information according to the regulations set by law. Their
activities are not subject to any authority other than the law. |
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| Art.211: |
A Supreme Press Council shall deal
with matters concerning the press . The law shall define its formation,
competences and its relationship with the state authorities. The Supreme Press
Council shall exercise its competences with a view to consolidating the freedom
of the press and its independence, to uphold the basic foundations of society,
and to guarantee the soundness of national unity and social peace as stipulated
in the Constitution and defined by law. |
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