Uganda sador or other foreign dignity (sic) with intent to disturb peace and friendship between Uganda and the country to which such prince, potentate, ambassador or dignity (sic) belongs”. Section 180 of the Penal Code criminalises defamation which is defined as any matter likely to injure the reputation of any person by exposing him/her to hatred, contempt and ridicule. The Police Statute 1994, empowers the Inspector General of Police to restrict people from exercising their right of freedom of expression and assembly as a group. SCORES: Individual scores: 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1 Average: 1.5 1.4 Entry into and practice of the journalistic profession is legally unrestricted. ANALYSIS: As outlined under 1.1. journalists must be registered under the Press and Journalists Statute 1995. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 Average: 1.3 1.5 6 Protection of confidential sources of information is guaranteed by law. African Media Barometer - Uganda 2007