SECTOR 1 Continuing on the notion of cultural expectations, it is expected that the youth should not insult their elders. In addition, there is great respect for traditional authority, with citizens steering clear of criticising traditional leaders. Geographical location also plays a part, “Beyond Accra, can people really speak their mind?” one panellist asked. 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: 3.5 (2006:3.3; 2008:4.8; 2011:3.6; 2013:3.7) 1.3 There are no laws or parts of laws restricting freedom of expression such as excessive official secrets, libel acts, legal requirements that restrict the entry into the journalistic profession or laws that unreasonably interfere with the functions of media. Ghana does not have any laws that specifically restrict access to information. However, although criminal libel provisions in the Criminal Code of 1960 have been repealed, Section 208 (1) of the Criminal Code of 1960 (Act 29) remains on the statute books and states that: “Any person who publishes or reproduces any statement, rumour or report which is likely to cause fear and alarm to the public or disturb the public peace, knowing or having reason to believe that the statement, rumour or report is false is guilty of a misdemeanor.” Panellists noted that there have been instances – under both the John Kufuor and the John Mills’ presidencies – in which people were arrested based on this law, AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GHANA 2017 15