SECTOR 1 1.10 The State does not seek to block or filter Internet content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic society. In the last two years, there have been no instances of the government blocking or filtering internet content. 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: 4.5 (2010 = 3.3; 2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a) 1.11 Civil society in general and media lobby groups actively advance the cause of media freedom. Organisations such as the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT), the Media Institute of Southern Africa’s Tanzanian chapter (MISA Tanzania), the Tanzania Editor’s Forum and the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC), have been very active in advancing the cause of media freedom. Media stakeholders have drafted the Right to Information and the Media Services Bills, which were presented to government in 2011. During 2012 World Press Freedom Day, the Deputy speaker of Tanzania Parliament informed those gathered for the celebrations that the bills will be tabled by November this year. As a result of activities conducted by the MCT and MISA Tanzania, it was noted that citizens are becoming more aware of media freedom and access to information issues, and how these can impact their lives. However, such awareness is lacking among ordinary people in villages and rural areas although both the MCT and MISA Tanzania have demonstrated effort in taking activities such as World Press Freedom Day celebrations to outlying areas. 20 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER TANZANIA 2012