CAL criticizes Peru Libre’s project to coerce journalists: “It’s about silencing people they don’t like.”

Cesar Bazan Naveda, Dean of the Bar of Lima (CAL), today criticized Peru Libre Congressman Segundo Montalvo for introducing a bill that would impose four years in prison for those citizens convicted of defamation. criticized by the National Association of Journalists (ANP), threatens the work of the media.

In an interview with Expansion de Noticias RPP newsowner LIME argued that such initiatives remind us of the military government of Juan Velasco Alvarado (1968-1975) and other administrations in which he proclaimed dictatorship and limited functions Click.

“Some time ago I said [en RPP] on this subject and what seems rather is that it is about silencing people who are uncomfortable with them and I remembered at that time the times of Velasco Alvarado [y] all those times when presidents feel like they shouldn’t be criticized or discussed,” he said.

The aforementioned bill proposes to amend the Criminal Code with regard to the crimes of libel and defamation, in addition to changing the impact on compensation for those who commit both crimes.

For this reason, Bazan Naveda stressed that this kind of bill should not be presented, let alone approved, in Congress, as it undermines the work of Parliament. journalists.

“Projects of this nature should never be introduced, let alone thrive. The laws are already in place, so there is no need to change anything. [porque] anyone who lies, slanders or insults another is subject to punishment. Everything is provided for within the framework of the legal system, why such accuracy?” the head of the CAL asks.

“It’s about having a bias to not let others speak,” he said.

Supports the work of the National Prosecutor

Dean of the Bar of Lima (CAL) Cesar Bazan Naveda today dismissed constitutional complaint submitted by the Free Peru Board against the National Prosecutor, Patricia Benavidezfor investigations carried out against President Pedro Castillo and his family circle.

In an interview with Expansion de Noticias RPP newsBazan denied that the head of the State Ministry (MP) was abusing power in the midst of an investigation launched against the head of state, as condemned by the ruling party.

He noted that Patricia Benavidezas Attorney of the Nation, acts in accordance with the law and his constitutional powers.

“There is no abuse of power by the prosecutor. [de la Nación], it has the authority to conduct relevant investigations. The facts brought by the prosecutor’s office are correct and are within the law,” he stressed.

In this sense, he called it laughable that a Serronist group claims to be “abusing power” in order to interfere with the investigation of the head of parliament.

“… it is not clear how they invent so many arguments and other [abogados] they see it as fun, because arguments are being tested that will fail in relation to the abuse of power. It’s funny that someone can be heard in this sense, ”he said.