Παραδείγματα από το σώμα κειμένου για OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression
1. Bertoni, who is the OAS special rapporteur for freedom of expression, said the desacato laws can become a "tool to silence democratic debate over public policy." He also said the Guatemalan court in its February 1 decision adopted his recommendation and that of the OAS‘s Inter–American Commission on Human Rights to "definitively" eliminate the contempt laws.'4; Bertoni said the laws are "contradictory to democratic principles due to their bestowal of a higher level of protection upon public officials, as they inhibit criticism and restrict public debate."'4; Those violating such laws in Guatemala can face prison sentences of six months to three years, Bertoni said.'4; (See related article.) Bertoni exhorted Guatemalan authorities to take the "necessary steps towards implementing the decision" of the Guatemalan court to end the country‘s desacato laws.