Freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, are effectively protected and promoted. 1.1 Freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, is guaranteed in the constitution and supported by other pieces of legislation. The Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon guarantees a wide range of freedoms, including freedom of expression and of the press. In the preamble of the 1996 Constitution it is stated that: The freedom of communication, of expression, of the press, of assembly, of association, and of trade unionism, as well as the right to strike shall be guaranteed under the conditions fixed by law. In December 1990, due to popular demand, the country passed what has often been referred to as the “Liberty Laws”. Amongst these was a new law on Social Communication, that lays down various conditions for the exercise of freedom of expression and of the press as guaranteed by the Constitution. It states in two separate articles, 6 and 36.1, that the operations of the print and audiovisual media are free. 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: 66 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER CAMEROON 2011 5.0 (2008 = 3.4)