OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE TOGOLESE REPUBLIC
August 2, 1991
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Art. 22 –��Provided that the name of the author and the source are mentioned, and on the
condition that the right of reproduction has not been explicitly reserved, the following may be
reproduced by the press or broadcast for information:
articles on political, social and economic news, published in the original version or in
translation;
speeches given in public in official ceremonies and in political, legal, administrative or
religious meetings and assemblies.
Art. 23 –When a news event is reported using photography, cinematography or sound or visual
broadcast, it shall be lawful, to the extent justified by the information purpose, to record,
reproduce and communicate publicly literary, scientific or artistic works that may be seen or
heard during that event.
Art. 24 The reproduction in a film or television program or public communication of figurative
works of art or architecture that are permanently located in a public place or included in the film
or program in a way that is incidental to the main subject, shall be lawful.
SECTION VI:
LIMITATION OF RIGHTS OF TRANSLATION AND REPRODUCTION
Art. 25 –Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 18, it shall be lawful to translate a work into
French and into the national languages and publish this translation in Togo, subject to an
authorization from the competent authority, even in the absence of authorization from the author.