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An information bill is at present under discussion in Lithuania. This is intended to provide a legal basis for the collection and dissemination of information and also to regulate the rights and duties of the persons and institutions concerned. It guarantees freedom of information and opinion and prohibits censorship. All those involved in collecting and disseminating information are required to work in a tolerant and humane way and help to promote democracy. The dissemination of material which glorifies war or foments religious and racist tensions is forbidden. The bill uses the concept of "publisher",...

In Lithuania a new Bill is currently being discussed for the Lithuanian national radio and television broadcasters. The legislation will govern the activities and organisation of national radio and television in Lithuania. Apart from the tasks of collecting and distributing information the legislation defines the tasks of national radio and television broadcasters as being to reinforce independence and democracy and to protect and maintain national cultural values. All work should be consciously based on objectivity, democracy, creativity and the freedom to form and express an opinion.The Bill...