text: other person or organ of government. The only computer on the Island was donated to the school recently, but it is not in working order and in any event incapable of recording personal data. It is stated to be functional for the purpose of prepared programmes and entertainment uses only. Article 20 24. The provisions of the law which apply the prohibitions prescribed in this article in England as in force on 1 January 1983, including statutes specifically forbidding the practice of racial and other discrimination, are in force as laws of general application of Pitcairn. There has been no necessity to enact local legislation for the prohibition of racial and religious hatred in Pitcairn. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 139 25. The news media cannot be used as an organ of propaganda in Pitcairn because the Island has in fact no radio, television, or, in the accepted sense, newspapers. A cyclostyled news sheet produced locally on a regular basis is concerned only with parochial trivia and does not publish information in the nature of official or political comment. Moreover, the editorial policy of the news sheet is not in any way controlled by the local government or the administering Power. It is concerned with social information at a personal level and is incapable of use as an organ of propaganda. Article 21 26. A question was asked during examination of the United Kingdom's second report on its dependent territories about the discretionary powers of commissioners of police in the dependent territories in respect of conduct of public meetings (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 64). There is no commissioner of police in Pitcairn. In practice, the function the police is minimal. The sole Island police officer persistently reports on a periodic basis that there are no complaints pending. His practical duties are confined to ensuring security 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the laws and regulations of Pitcairn Island, specifically in relation to human rights and freedom of expression. It mentions the lack of certain institutions, such as a radio or television station, and the limited capabilities of the local government and police. The text does not appear to be discussing economic or environmental issues.