(f) There is a local United Nations Association. Various Internal Labour Conventions also apply to St. Helena. Consular relations are maintained with various countries under the local Consular Relations Ordinance 1972;
(g) Limitations are imposed on obscene publications under the local Obscene Publications Ordinance, 1930;
(h) Any publications containing information on professional education in the field of culture and art is placed in the public library.
B.
Right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its application
Various journals and other publications on scientific matters are availabe to the public in the public library. The local radio also presents BBC transcripts of latest scientific developments.
C.
Protection of moral and material interests of authors
Unless there is an infringement of laws concerning libel, or the local Obscene Publications Ordinance, or the local Newspapers Ordinance 1851, or the section concerning indecent, or offensive exhibitions of the local Summary Offences Ordinance 1975, people are free to engage in any scientific, literary or artistic production.
D.
Steps taken for the conservation, development and diffusion of science and culture
In the educational system, the curriculum includes the study of various basic sciences and pupils engage in various cultural activites (e.g. folk festivals, art exhibitions, drama production).
E.
Right to the freedom of scientific research and creative activity
No local laws exist restricting the exchange of scientific, technical and cultural information, views and experience between scientists, writers, creative workers, artists and other creative individuals and their respective institutions.
F.
Encouragement and development of international contacts and co-operation in the scientific and cultural fields
Members of the elected Legislative Council are also members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and every effort is made to send a delegate to the Annual Convention.
The smallness of the island community, its physical isolation and communication by ship once every six weeks, are factors restricting contact with international bodies in the scientific and cultural fields.