Action challenging the constitutionality of Article 373 of the Criminal Code of the State of Veracruz penalizing false speech

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
Mexico
Decision Date
20 de jun. de 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
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Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Number
29/2011
Case Summary

The President of the National Human Rights Commission filed a complaint asserting the unconstitutionality of Article 373 of the Penal Code of the State of Veracruz. The Article penalized false speech that disturbed public order. The Supreme Court of Mexico upheld the complaint, because the measure did not meet the necessity requirement and was disproportionate under international and Mexican standards on restrictions to freedom of expression.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

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Related Law
  • Ley de Seguridad Nacional
Source URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression