Restrictions on Civic Space Globally: Law and Policy Mapping Series

This uses 61 indicators to assess the strength of the legal framework for RTI in seven categories: (1) the extent to which the law supports a fundamental right to access information; (2) the scope of the law; (3) the procedures for requesting information; (4) what exceptions justify denying requests for information and the process for such denials; (5) appeals; (6) sanctions for misconduct and pro. [...] 7-10, available at: ; and Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, 17 April 2013, para. [...] The CNC has the power to refuse to accredit or to withdraw journalists’ accreditation, although journalists are given the right to appeal to a competent court.64 Newspapers are also required to register prior to publication and are required to notify the CNC if any of the information submitted in their application changes at any point.65 59 Ibid., Articles 82 and 86. [...] Restrictions on freedom of assembly Freedom of assembly is guaranteed pursuant to Article 32 of the Constitution but is closely regulated under a 2013 law.82 Spontaneous assemblies are not allowed.83 Organisers are required to notify authorities of assemblies four days in advance and to provide information about the organisers, the time and date of the demonstration, its purpose, the expected part. [...] While in theory the involvement of multiple branches of government should provide for some independence, the President’s party has dominated the legislature for several years meaning that in practice the CSLC is not sufficiently independent.102 The Council appears to have broad powers to issue and rescind broadcasting licences and to sanction and suspend media outlets, although since the relevant.