CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
television services in order to exercise their right of reply and the right to respond
to the political statements of the Government.
3. Trade unions, professional organisations and organisations representing social
and economic activities shall also be guaranteed broadcasting rights, according
to criteria prescribed by law.
4. During election periods, contestants shall have the right to regular and
equitable broadcasting time on public radio and television stations of national or
local range, within the terms of the law.
Article 50
Superior Council for the Media
1. The Superior Council for the Media shall guarantee the right to information, to
freedom of the press and to independence of the media, as well as the exercise
of broadcasting rights and the right of reply.
2. The Superior Council for the Media shall be an independent body composed of
eleven members appointed as follows:
a) two members appointed by the President of the Republic, of whom one
shall be the President;
b) five members elected by the Assembly of the Republic, according to the
degree of parliamentary representation;
c) three representatives of
professional organisations;
journalists,
elected
by
their
respective
d) one representative of journalist businesses or institutions.
3. The Superior Council for the Media shall issue opinions prior to Government
decisions on the licensing of private television and radio stations.
4. The Superior Council for the Media shall participate in the appointment and
discharge of directors-general of public sector media organisations, in the terms
of the law.
5. The law shall regulate the organisation, functioning and other powers of the
Superior Council for the Media.
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