It thus interprets the trends of public opinion and orientation within the framework of the basic components of society, safeguarding of the liberties, rights and public duties and respect of the privacy of the lives of citizens , as stipulated in the Constitution and defined by law . The freedom of the press is guaranteed and press censorship is forbidden. Also forbidden is to suppress , suspend or close a newspaper through administrative measures. The freedom of corporate bodies, whether public or private or political parties to publish or own newspapers is safeguarded. The financing and ownership of newspapers come under the supervision of the people.
Journalists have the right to obtain news and information according to the regulations set by law.
Their activities are not subject to an authority other than the law. On May 27,1995 Law No. 93 of 1995 was issued on amending some items of the penal code on publishing cases, criminal procedures and the Press Syndicate Law. There were incessant discussions conducted by the responsible organs in the State on this law. As this law has raised many questions among journalists who considered the new amendments an impediment to freedom of opinion, President Mubarak made a timely move by deleting many disputable items.