2° confidentiality of judicial proceedings, parliamentary sessions in camera, Cabinet
deliberations and the trusted authorities coming under the executive. Decision to limit access
to information or publication may be subject to proceedings to a competent court that hears
the case as an urgent matter.
Article 15: Decisions not to be published
Without prejudice to the right of communicating information and ideas on issues brought
before courts, it is prohibited from publishing the court’s decisions before they are delivered in
public.
CHAPTER IV: FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA
Article 16: Freedom to receive and broadcast information or opinions
Freedom of the media and freedom to receive information are authorized and recognized by
the State. Such freedom shall be applicable in accordance with legal provisions. Any journalist
has the freedom to express opinions; this freedom includes the right to gather, receive, give and
broadcast information or opinions by means of the media.
Article 17: Limits to freedom of opinions and information
Censorship of information is not allowed. However, the freedom to express one’s opinions and
be informed should not jeopardize the peace of the general public and good morals, and the
citizen’s right to honour and good reputation among other people, to inviolability of one’s
private life and family; besides, freedom of expression shall be recognized where it is not
detrimental to the woman’s value and the protection of children and the youth.
Article 18: Right to establish a media enterprise
The right to establish a media enterprise is recognized to any person or entity with legal
personality within the confines of this Law.
CHAPTER V: RIGHTS FOR JOURNALISTS
Article 19: Right to collect information
Notwithstanding provisions of Article 14 of this law, a journalist shall have free access to all
sources of information and the right to freely inquire on all events of public life and to publish
them in respect of the provisions of this Law and other laws.
Article 20: Respect of a journalist confidentiality
Professional journalist confidentiality is guaranteed to him / her as regards his / her sources of
information, notes, recordings or film shooting as well as all information collected and stored
electronically. However, the court may order a journalist to reveal his / her sources of
information whenever it is considered necessary to carry out criminal investigations or
proceedings.