RDTL Decree-Law 25/2015 on the Press Council. Rough unofficial translation by La’o Hamutuk. For more information and documents, see http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/MediaLaw/14MediaLaw.htm ANNEX PRESS COUNCIL STATUTES CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. Legal nature The Press Council is a legal person of public law, with the character of an independent administrative entity, with administrative and financial autonomy and its own assets. Article 2. Independence 1. The Press Council is independent and exercises its duties and responsibilities without being subject to guidelines or orientations of political power in the strict respect for the Constitution and the law. 2. The members, employees and consultants of the Press Council shall not seek or receive instructions from any person or entity, including the Government or entities under government supervision, except in cases expressly provided by law. Article 3. Scope of assistance Media and journalists are subject to regulation and supervision of the Press Council, where they have headquarters or domicile in Timor-Leste or when acting in Timor-Leste in respect of acts performed in the country. Article 4. Legal status The Press Council is governed by the provisions of this Statute, the Media Law, and by the respective regulations, the legal provisions specifically applicable to it and, secondarily, by the rules applicable to public legal persons. Article 5. Revision of the Law The Press Council is to be heard on the revision of this Statute, as well as other legislative initiatives in the context of its duties. Article 6. Head office The Press Council has its headquarters in Dili. Article 7. Electronic site The Press Council has an updated electronic site on which it publishes: a) The Media Law, the laws and regulations of the Press Council; b) The resolutions adopted by the Press Council, except those relating to their internal affairs or current management; 4