NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Law n.º 34 /2014 of 31 December Given the need to establish legal mechanisms for the exercise of the right to information under the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 6 of Article 48, in conjunction with paragraph 1 of Article 179 of the Republican Constitution, the National Assembly determines: CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Objective) The present law governs the exercise of the right to information, in support of the constitutional principle of consistent democratic participation of citizens in public affairs and in establishing other related fundamental rights. Article 2 (Definitions) The meaning of terms and expressions utilised is contained in the glossary attached to the present law which forms an integral part of said law. Article 3 (Scope ) The present Law applies to State organs and institutions, incorporated within the State’s direct and indirect administration, its foreign-based representation, local authorities and private entities, legally or contractually bound to carry out activities of general interest or that are in receipt of public funds regardless of the source, and holding information of public interest.