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5.21 ANNEX – LOW ON PUBLIC INFORMATION
PUBLIC INFORMATION LAW
I INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
Article 1
This Law shall regulate the right to public information as a right to the freedom of expression of thought and the rights and obligations of the
persons involved in the public information process.
The right to public information shall entail in particular the freedom of expression of thought, the freedom to gather, investigate, publish and
disseminate ideas, information and opinions, the freedom to print and distribute (disseminate) newspapers and other media outlets, the
freedom to produce and broadcast radio and television programs, the freedom to receive ideas, information and opinions, the freedom to
establish legal persons dealing with public information.
Public information shall be free and in the interest of the public.
Public information shall not be subjected to censorship.
II PUBLIC INFORMATION PRINCIPLES
Freedom of Public Information
Article 2
No-one may, even indirectly, limit the freedom of public information, especially by abuse of state or private authority, the abuse of the rights,
influence or control of media printing and distribution means or of broadcasting devices and radio frequencies, or in any other manner apt to
limit the free flow of ideas, information and opinions.
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