Swaziland SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 Average score: 1.0 1.4 (2005=1.3) 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: 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4 Average score: 4.6 1.5 (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 8 African Media Barometer - Swaziland 2007