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Proclamation No. 590/2008!
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PROCLAMATION NO. 590/2008.
A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR FREEDOM
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Noting that, by prohibiting censorship,
Constitution promotes a free mass media;
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Reaffirming the constitutional principle that
restrictions on freedom of expression and of the mass
media shall only be based on laws which secure and
preserve the wellbeing of the youth, honour and
reputation of persons ,national security , public order
and other overriding rights;
Cognizant of the necessity of preserving and
consolidating past achievements and positive practices
pertaining to freedom of expression while removing
structural and institutional impediments that hinder the
independent operation of the mass media and the free
exchange of information and ideas
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