B.
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Right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications
(1) There are no laws governing a person's rights to the benefits covered in this section. Everyone in a democratic society has the right to enjoy such benefits,
(2) The Public Health Committee has a direct responsibility for the promotion of a healthy and pure environment. At an early age, school-children are made aware of the necessity for hygiene, etc.,
(3) Scientific progress is disseminated to a literate community by the mass media together with the provision of reference libraries;
(4) and (5) It is recognized that everyone has the right to life, health, personal freedom, privacy, etc. No restrictions are placed on these rights.
C.
Protection of moral and material interests of authors
(1) The rights referred to in this section are protected by the following legislation:
(a) Copyright: Loi (1913) au Sujet des droits d'auteur;
(b)
Registered Designs (Jersey) Law, 1957;
1969,
(c)
Trade Marks (Jersey) Law, 1958, Trade Marks (Amendment) (Jersey) Law,
(d) Patents (Jersey) Law, 1957, as amended in 1981,
(3) It is considered that the above legislation covers adequately the rights referred to in this section.
D.
Steps taken for the conservation, the development and diffusion of science and culture
(1) and (2) There are no laws or agreements covering this subject. In a progressive society, members are made aware, through the media, and, where appropriate, through the educational system of development in the field of science and culture throughout the world.
E. Right to the freedom of scientific research and creative activity
(1) to (5) Everyone has the right to the freedom of scientific research and creative activity, although, in a small community it is neither appropriate nor economical for much research to be carried out locally.
Those persons who do indulge in the scientific and creative work referred to in this section are obviously free to consult with appropriate organizations, both within and outside the Island.
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