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CHAPTER XIX

THE MEDIA

207. Freedom and responsibility

(1) The freedom and independence of the press Of the media 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.

208. Responsibility of State

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

209. Limitations on rights and freedoms

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.

210. National Media Commission

An Act of the National assembly shall within one year of the coming into force of this Constitution make provision for the establishment of a National Media Commission to establish a code of conduct for the media of mass communication and information and to endure the impartiality, independence and professionalism of the media which is necessary in a democratic society.