,t+. f. information, subject to such qualifications and laws as are necessary in a democratic society; g. freedom of movement which means the rights to leave and enter Ghana and immunity from expulsion from Ghana. In addition, Article 162 of the Constitution guarantees freedom and independence of the media. Article 165 recognises media rights and freedoms as additional to fundamental human rights. In effect, the principle of the freedom and independence of the media as an essential requirement of a free and democratic society is entrenched in the Constitution. Article 162 of the Constitution also prohibits media censorship in Ghana. Furthermore, no person is required to obtain a license as a prerequisite to establishing or operating a private press or media Editors and publishers and other of officials of the mass media shall not be, controlled, interfered with or harassed by the Government or nay other person for their editorial opinions and views of the contents of their publications. The state-owned media is also required by the Constitution to provide fair opportunity for The presentation of divergent views and dissenting opinions. In addition, publishers and editors are obliged to publish rejoinders from persons affected by earlier publications. The National Media Commission Article 166(1) of the Constitution provides for the setting up of a National Media Commission (NMC) whose functions shall include the following: a. to promote and ensure the freedom and independence of the media for mass communicafon or information; b. to take all appropriate measures to ensure the establishment and maintenance of the highest journalistic standards in the mass media, including the investigation, mediation and settlement of complaints made against or by the press or other mass media;