francs 54, if the insult has been committed by a group of people who belong by their
origin, to a race or religion determined, with the aim to excite the hatred toward the
citizens and inhabitants.
ART.262.- articles 259 - 260 and 261 will not be applicable to defamation or insults
directed against the memory of the dead that in cases where the perpetrators of
these defamation or insults would have had the intention to undermine the honor or
the consideration of the heirs, spouses or residuary beneficiaries live.
That the authors of defamation or insults have or not the intention to harm the
honor or the consideration of the heirs, spouses, residuary beneficiaries alive, the
latter can user, in both cases, the right of reply.
ART.263.- Any reproduction of a posting which has been deemed defamatory will be
deemed made in bad faith, unless evidence to the contrary by its author.
Paragraph 4: Offenses against the heads of State and foreign diplomatic
representatives.
ART.264.- The offense committed publicly toward the foreign heads of State, heads
of government foreigners, and their ministers will be punished with imprisonment of
three months to one year and a fine of 15,000 to 400,000 francs, or only one of
these two penalties.
ART.265.- The contempt committed publicly to the occasion of their functions, to the
ambassadors and ministers plenipotentiary, sent, reps or other diplomatic agents
accredited near the government of the Republic, will be punished by a term of
imprisonment of one month to one year and a fine of 15,000 to 300,000 or only one
of these two penalties.
Paragraph 5: Prohibited Publications, immunities of Defense
ART.266.- It is prohibited to publish all acts of criminal procedure or corrections
before they have been read in public hearing and that, under penalty of a fine of
15,000 to 50,000 francs.
ART.267.- It is prohibited to make account of debates to defamation proceedings or
insults when they relate to the privacy of individuals or of the facts dating back more
than ten years or amnesties, as well as the trial for a declaration of paternity,
divorce, separation, adultery and abortion.
This prohibition does not apply to judgments or decisions, which may be published,
the parties being designated by their initials.
Of all the civil and commercial affairs, the courts may prohibit the trial record.
All violations of these provisions are punishable by a fine of 45,000 to 50,000 francs.
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