SECTOR 1 Freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, is effectively protected and promoted. 1.1 Freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, is guaranteed in the constitution and supported by other pieces of legislation. Section 12 (1) of the Botswana Constitution guarantees freedom of expression: “Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of expression, that is to say, freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to communicate ideas and information without interference (whether the communication be to the public generally or to any person or class of persons) and freedom “All the tenets from interference with his correspondence.” of freedom of expression are provided for (in the constitution) but state machinery exists to take away this freedom… ” . Although freedom of the media is not included, it is assumed that the above clause includes this, especially after Judge IBK Lesetedi in September 2001 stated in a judgement that freedom of the media was one aspect of freedom of expression. Freedom of expression can be limited through broad provisions related to defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, other people’s rights, as well as protecting the freedom of civil servants to perform their duties, among others. “All the tenets of freedom of expression are provided for (in the constitution) but state machinery exists to take away this freedom… The law allows the government to do what it wishes.” 10 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BOTSWANA 2011