The freedoms of opinion and expression are independent but coexist as adjuvants. Freedom of expression depends on the anterior right to hold an opinion, which in turn is shaped by others exercising their right to impart information and ideas. The freedoms of opinion and expression facilitate enquiry and the dissemination of information of every kind, through all conceivable media, as well as the propagation of political and other perspectives, and scrutiny and accountability of State institutions. They depend on conditions which support a multiplicity of influences on opinion, especially through mass media channels. They are personal freedoms, but are also cardinal to the proper functioning of democracy, free participation in public affairs and accountability of those wielding power.