(e)
Protection of copyrights;
(f)
Any other issue necessary for ensuring efficient and effective use of radio
frequency spectrum by Broadcasters.
In doing so, the Commission shall at all times adhere to international principles of
freedom of speech and of the press as articulated in the International Covenant of Civil
and Political Rights and international law. All Commission regulations, codes and rules
shall respect the right to freedom of expression, while also recognizing the social,
cultural, moral, and religious values that apply generally within Somalia.
Sec. 803
The Commission shall have no authority to:
IX.
(a)
Regulate any media other than Broadcasters as set out herein; or
(b)
Engage in prior censorship.
ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 901
(a)
The Commission shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this Act
and of any regulation that the Commission may prescribe pursuant to the provisions of
this Act.
(b)
The Commission shall have authority to monitor compliance with the
terms of this Act and of any regulation that the Commission may prescribe pursuant to
the provisions of this Act. Such monitoring may consist of regular activities of the
Commission’s staff or may arise as a result of information or complaints submitted to
Commission by any interested party.
(c)
The Commission shall have authority, pursuant to a transparent procedure
consistent with the terms of Sections 331-334 of this Act, to adjudicate all complaints
against any Licensee and shall have authority to assess appropriate remedies for any
violation of the terms of this Act, of any License issued pursuant to this Act, or of any
regulation, Order, or Decision that the Commission may issue pursuant to the terms of
this Act. Such remedies as the Commission may prescribe may include fines or
restitution to be paid by any Person who violates the terms of this Act, of any License
issued pursuant to this Act, or of any regulation, Order, or Decision that the Commission
may issue pursuant to the terms of this Act, or may include other appropriate sanctions as
well, provided, however, that such remedies shall be proportionate, non-discriminatory,
and transparent.
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