STATEMENT BY JUSTICE MINISTRY OF AZERBAIJAN MADE PUBLIC
One of the key duties of the media organs is to spread information and opinions on the issues of political and public interest. Freedom of speech, however, should not abuse by insulting reputation, honor and dignity of others.
Under the Article 106 of Constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan embodies the unity of the Azerbaijan people, is the Supreme Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, and enjoys indefeasible right, his honor and dignity is guaranteed by law. According to the Article 323 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, insult and defamation of the honor and dignity of the head of state in the public or mass media, is a subject to criminal responsibility.
In this regard, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan calls on the media organs to refrain from such actions by publishing such materials that damage the constitutional basis and national statehood of Azerbaijan, and cause slanderous and outrageous campaign against the President of Azerbaijan Republic arousing confrontation in the Country, respect the Constitution and laws of Azerbaijan Republic.
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