Efforts are under way to reform some of these laws. The Ministry of Public Service and Information has produced six draft bills, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Draft Bill 2007, which is meant to replace the Official Secrets Act. There is also the Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Draft Bill 2007. However, this amendment bill does not reduce the restrictive cash bond required of print media operators. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 1.0 (2005=1.3) 1.4 Entry into and practice of the journalistic profession is unrestricted. ANALYSIS: There is no law restricting the entry into and practice of journalism in Swaziland. However, the Media Commission Draft Bill 2007 introduced by the Ministry of Public Service and Information gives powers to the Commission to introduce compulsory registration and accreditation of journalists and media institutions. The media has categorically rejected the draft bill and is fast-tracking the establishment of a self-regulatory mechanism to thwart government attempts to impose these restrictions on the practice of journalism. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 1.5 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4 4.6 (2005=4.7) Protection of confidential sources of information is guaranteed by law. ANALYSIS: There is no law protecting confidential sources of information. Journalists subpoenaed to appear in court can be forced to disclose their sources. If they refuse to do so they risk being found guilty of contempt of court under the Criminal Procedures Act. The Prevention of Corruption Act 2006 does protect whistleblowers, but it does not provide specific protection for journalists. The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Draft Bill does not contain any protection of confidential sources. SCORES: Individual scores: Average score: 1.6 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 1.0 (2005=1.0) Public information is easily accessible, guaranteed by law, to all citizens, including journalists. ANALYSIS: There is no freedom of information legislation in Swaziland. The government and public institutions cannot be forced to disclose information of public interest. The Official Secrets Act So This Is Democracy? 2007 -229- Media Institute of Southern Africa