[Lasa] Special Rapporteur For Freedom of Expression Press release about Ecuador

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For those who have not seen this press release may find it interesting. 

OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION EXPRESSES CONCERN REGARDING THE EXISTENCE AND APPLICATION OF CRIMINAL DEFAMATION LAWS AGAINST PERSONS WHO HAVE CRITICIZED PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN ECUADOR

Washington D.C., April 15, 2011. – The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression express its concern over the existence and application of aggravated criminal defamation or “desacato” and insult laws, as well as the existence and application of civil law provisions that may lead to the imposition of disproportionate sanctions against persons who have publicly expressed criticism of the most senior government officials in Ecuador.http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/office-special-rapporteur-freedom-expression-expresses-concern-existence-application-criminal-defamation-laws-persons-criticized-public-officials-ecuador/

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