E/1982/3/Add.16
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15. Primary education is compulsory and free of charge (Education (Guernsey) Law 1970, parts 4 (1) (a) and 48).
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16. The States Education Council arranges each year a full programme of courses, concerts and lectures both for schools and the public at large. Besides actively arranging such activities, the Council also provides financial support for local organizations in pursuit of cultural activities. The States Arts Committee is also able to sponsor local organizations in a similar way. The States Ancient Monuments Committee, through its museums, is actively involved in bringing history and culture to the people of the Island.
17. The States allow the enjoyment of benefits of scientific progress and its applications, and recognizes the benefit from the production and the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which a person is the author.
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18. In addition to the facilities provided by the States of Guernsey, this right is futher realized through students in further and higher education receiving grants to pursue their interests.
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19. The States of Guernsey respect this freedom.
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The States of Guernsey recognize and are a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and give overseas aid to third world countries. have been established with France through schools. There are many school visits abroad. The Education Council employs foreign language assistants each year. There is staff involvement in the programmes organized by the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges.
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