The same fate has been suffered by a Right to Information Bill, on the table since 2003, which seeks to give effect to the constitutional right to access to information held by the state. The Bill is criticised as falling short of the standards set by international documents and best practice. The draft seems to be under reconsideration at present as one of the committees set up by a commission tasked with the review of the constitution focuses on access to information and other related issues. While the process seems painstakingly slow, civil society organisations and media lobby groups do play a pivotal and influential role in regard to media reforms. They have been strongly supporting and pushing for freedom of the media and expression and government by and large shows respect for their contributions. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GHANA 2011 7