No practical measures have been designed to prevent interference with this
liberty.
ARTICLE 14: PRINCIPLE OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL
(1) This principle is ensured in the Education Act (cap. 132) of the Revised Laws of Montserrat, with special emphasis on sections 14, 15 and 20;
(2) This right has already been realized in this Territory;
(3) There are no factors and difficulties affecting the promotion of this principle.
A.
(1)
ARTICLE 15:
RIGHT TO TAKE PART IN CULTURAL LIFE AND TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND THE PROTECTION OF INTERESTS AND AUTHORS
Right to take part in cultural life
There are no general laws providing for the right to take part in cultural life, but neither are there laws interfering with this right, which is generally enjoyed by everyones
(2) Practical measures include:
(a) Financial provision is made under Expenditure Vote 18 for the support of cultural development. The Government is generally supportive of the efforts of various cultural groups operating within the territory,
(b) There are no custom-built cultural centres, but schools and community centres in the rural area, and the Extra-Mural University Centre in the chief town, are utilized for cultural activities; a small museum is operated by the Montserrat National Trust.
The Montserrat Public Library located in Plymouth with a mobile service to rural areas provide a free lending service;
(c) The Extra-Mural Department of the University of the West Indies is actively engaged in measures to promote this right,
(a) The mass media (mainly radio) is used extensively in promoting participation in cultural life. It is a medium for the exposure of talents, especially in the performing arts, and literature;
(e) The Montserrat National Trust was established to preserve and present the cultural heritage of this Territory;
(f) There is no legislation protecting this freedom, but there are also no restrictions imposed against its practice;
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