Mr Marcone believes that a micro-charging structure, where readers pay just 5p or 10p to access an article, might work.

BBC: Is free news a thing of the past?

Further, the new Constitution adopted in Morocco in July 2011 includes a provision guaranteeing access to public information (Article 27).

UNESCO: Communication and Information

In Germany, where a ban on online gambling came into force last year, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has ordered Betfair, a British firm (see article), to block access to its residents.

ECONOMIST: Online gambling in Europe