SECTOR 3 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: 1.0 (2010 = 1.0; 2008 = 1.0; 2006 = 1.0) 3.5 Office bearers with the State and political parties as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry are excluded from possible membership on the board of the state/public broadcaster. Since there is no board, this indicator was not applicable. 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: 1.0 (2010 = 1.4; 2008 = 1.0; 2006 = 1.0) 3.6 The editorial independence of the state/public broadcaster from political influence is guaranteed by law and practised. The Communications Act of 2012 is silent on the editorial independence of the state broadcaster. Nor does the broadcaster have a charter or editorial policy that addresses editorial independence. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2012 43