The Gambia 1996 Constitution (reviewed 2018)

CHAPTER XIX. The Media

207. Freedom and responsibility of the Media

  1. The freedom and independence of the Press 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 owned media

All state owned newspapers, journals, radio and 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.

  1. [Deleted by Act No. 15 of 2004.]
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