presented in July 2003. This will be the definitive document to be used to lobby Parliamentarians from both the ruling FRELIMO Party and Opposition RENAMO Party. Delegates including journalists, lawyers and human rights activists from all the provinces attended A5. Under the Media Law reform, MISA Swaziland conducted an audit of the unfriendly media laws, which the Chapter plans to take through the legislative system. Three workshops were organized for Legislators, Swaziland National Council Members, Lawyers, Civil Society, NGOs, Media Stakeholders and members of the public. This exercise unearthed the dilemma faced by the media practitioners in Swaziland, that there are over 30 pieces of legislation that are a threat to media freedom in Swaziland. What was also shocking was the fact that media practitioners are not quite aware of laws that govern their industry and profession. Some highlights of the findings and recommendations: • There are tensions between the Swazi Law and Custom and the Westminster style of government as to which one is the supreme law of the land. • There is no guarantee of a Free press in Swaziland following the repeal of the Independence Constitution. • The Absence of a Bill of rights will continue being a hindrance to matters of freedom of expression and free press. • A proposed Internal Security Bill will criminalize reporting in Swaziland particularly those issues seen as a threat to national Security or inciting people against the Government. The proposed Internal Security Bill (MAKHUNDU) was evaluated and a report compiled and presented with intense lobbying with Members of Parliament, lawyers and media practitioners taking place. As a result the Bill has been shelved and MISA Swaziland intends to further convene a meeting with the Parliament Sectional Committee so that it may arm them to fight this battle as the absence of the rule of law is a cause of concern in Swaziland. The Chapter is still confident that the little power that is still there could be exploited and a team could be coordinated that would address the legal battles that lie ahead. 7