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F. Gibraltar */

(Population: 29,760 (1979 estimate); area: 5.8 sq. km. (approx.))

The Gibraltar Constitution Order (1969) safeguards, inter alia, the fundamental rights and freedom of expression, the freedom to establish schools, and protection from discrimination on grounds of race, caste, place of origin, political opinions, colour or creed.

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ARTICLE 13: RIGHT TO EDUCATION

The principal law regulating education in Gibraltar is contained in the Education Ordinance (1974).

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All children between the ages of five and fifteen years are required by law to attend full-time, free education. Pre-school education, earlier attendance at the age of four years and over, and staying on beyond the statutory limit of fifteen years, are positively encouraged. A detailed report of educational administration and practice is contained in the Report on Education, which also contains information on the protection of the mentally or physically handicapped, and of religious minorities.

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ARTICLE 14:

PRINCIPLE OF COMPULSORY EDUCATION, FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL

The principle of compulsory education, free for all is contained in the Education Ordinance (1974).

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ARTICLE 15: RIGHT TO TAKE PART IN CULTURAL LIFE AND TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND THE PROTECTION of the

INTERESTS OF AUTHORS

Rights under article 15 are enshrined in the Gibraltar Constitution Order (1969). No single Government department is charged with the responsibility to administer all or any of the aspects appertaining to article 15. There are no impediments, legal, political or administrative, to the right of any Gibraltarian to take full part in cultural life, to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress, and to participate in scientific research or other creative activity. International contacts and co-operation in the scientific and cultural fields are positively encouraged through financial and other assistance.

6. Legal protection having a bearing on any of the areas under article 15 derive from United Kingdom law and practice (e.g. copyright, libel, etc.).

*/ A list of documentation provided to supplement the present report is contained in the annex.

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