SECTOR 1 1.8 Public information is easily guaranteed by law, to all citizens. accessible, A “right to free access to public information” law has been adopted and promulgated in November 2010, during the period of the transitional government. The law has been criticised for being enforced and implemented without first appearing in the Official Gazette. Nevertheless, it constitutes a considerable improvement in line with the provisions of article 7 of the constitution. The Official Gazette is the traditional means of making official information accessible to the public but it generally appears very late, and, for the most part, only carries information on land issues. Certain panelists, in particular representatives of civil society, felt that it was very difficult for citizens to gain access to information, for example on election results from polling stations. In general, civil servants are unwilling to release information to the public and prefer to refer such requests to a higher authority. Some citizens do not ask for public information out of ignorance or because they are not sure whether it will be accessible to them. 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: 2.2 (2008 =n/a; 2006 =n/a) 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with, or obtain permission, from state authorities. Before the promulgation of Law 002 of May 06, 2010 on press freedom there was no legal provision regulating websites and blogs. Article 75 (3) only stipulates that the name and surname, address and profession of the publisher or webmaster in Guinea be submitted, as well as the website address and head office. For websites AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GUINEA 2011 83