SECTOR 1 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: 4.9 (2008 = n/a ; 2009 = 4.8) 1.10 The state does not seek to block or ilter internet content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic society. he State does not have the means but the panelists are of the opinion that the State has the will. A case in point is the statement by Mr. Adadja, the Minister of Communication in charge of ICT, who was in efect saying that “this is the sector that is slipping out of their control since they have said very abominable things about the President”. No measures have been put in place to inform operators of an impending blockade, but if we are to believe what one of the panelists says, the transitional regulatory body which has been established is now asking all users to identify themselves since a decree will be passed to this efect. 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: 3.1 (2007 = n/a ; 2009 = 3.6) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BENIN 2011 83