82 S.C. 128\02 Thirdly, there is no rational connection between the objective of ensuring that licences are not issued to persons for speculative and profit-making purposes, and the requirement that the licence must specify the sources and manner of funding of the licensee. Fourthly, there is no rational connection between the objective of ensuring the stability and continuity of broadcasting services, and the requirement that the licence should specify the sources and manner of funding of the licensee. Fifthly, there is no rational connection between the objective of assisting the Authority in ensuring that the other provisions of the Act have been complied with, and the requirement that the licence should specify the sources and manner of funding of the licensee. Finally, there is no rational connection between the objective of ensuring that the persons who have a direct interest in the allocation of licences do not secretly and corruptly benefit from the process, and the requirement that the licence should specify the sources and manner of funding, bearing in mind that there are many ways of disguising identity. Are the means to impair the freedom of expression no more than is necessary to accomplish the objectives? In my view, the answer to this question is a negative one. I am satisfied that there are other ways of achieving the legislative objectives set out above which do not bring about a limitation on the freedom of expression. For example, the financial position

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