the information should be provided without a need to demonstrate a direct interest in obtaining it, or personal harm, except where legitimate restrictions apply. 252. Thus, the right to freedom of expression and to receive information is broadly conceived to include information of all types of knowledge including in political terms as expressed in this Communication, and the AC HP R Respondent State has an obligation to ensure that this information is accessible without impediment. Thus, limiting the right of the Victims to freedom of expression also limits their right to receive information. 253. The above principle was expressed by the African Commission in the Jawara Case, where it held that, the politically motivated harassment and intimidation of journalists not only deprived them “of their rights to freely express and disseminate their opinions, but also the public, of the right to information.”110 254. In the present Communication, the Victims were all journalists, some of whom were allegedly reporting on the events of the demonstration and taking photographs and were allegedly assaulted and molested for their involvement in the protest to amend Article 76 of the Egyptian Constitution. This restricts their right to freedom of expression and opinion. 255. It is not evident from the evidence presented in this Communication that this restriction falls within the meaning provided by Principle II(2) of the Declaration, that is, „provided by law‟, „serve a legitimate interest‟, „necessary‟, and in a „democratic society.‟ Furthermore, the Respondent 110 n 3 above.para 65. 75