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Provisions Reporting Mechanisms and Whistleblower Protection (Art. 8.4 and 13.2) Art. 10 and 13.1 - Access to Information and Civil Society Participation Progress The legal framework is in place to protect whistleblowers. (Public Interest Information Disclosure Protection Act An elaborate, strong legal framework exists to promote public access to information and proactive disclosure; • The establishment of the Information Commission has created the opportunity to ensure accountability for non-compliance of due disclosure as per law; A vibrant civil society sector is engaged in promoting access to information in addition to their other areas of focus. Proactive disclosure of public interest related information is on the rise Challenges No enforcement and lack of awareness about the existence and benefits of the law Inadequate implementation of the law to benefit information seekers; Capacity deficit Requests for information are often refused; lack of protection of information seekers when subjected to harassment; Media and civil society are often subjected to arbitrary and targeted restrictions. Much to be desired about the effectiveness of the Information Commission
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