SECTOR 1 There was some disagreement among panelists, though, over the depth of commitment in support of media freedom. Members from the media sector noted with regret that civil society groups call on the media only when they want to have their events covered. Members from civil society refuted this. In fact, it is not just civil society organisations whose active commitment to press freedom seems to be waning. Even professional media bodies are experiencing a similar phenomenon. One notable example was the timid reaction of the media, media workers and professional bodies to a number of attacks against journalists, in particular the beating of photojournalist Didier Ledoux by the army on 25 August 2010 in Lomé. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 2.8 1.12 Media legislation evolves from meaningful consultations among state institutions, citizens and interest groups. In their very first versions, the press laws were drafted by the authorities without any input from other quarters. In the course of amending existing legislation, however, there has been some degree of consultation with professional organisations. The Press Code, for example, has evolved in such a participatory fashion from its second amendment. When the law on the introduction of the press card was under discussion, journalists were consulted throughout the process. In the case of the act governing the operations of the HAAC, media professionals expressed their firm opposition to the envisaged changes and the head of state ordered a review of the amendment in line with the views of media bodies. Citizens or civil society, however, are not involved in these consultations. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER TOGO 2010 93