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E
l S a l v a d o r 2. SPECIFIC PRESS LAWS The Press Law of 1950 orders: Art. 1: ?All inhabitants of El Salvador have the right to print
and publish their ideas in the press, without prior review, censorship
or admonition; but they will be responsible before a jury for any
common crimes committed while exercising this right.? Art. 2: ?This right includes the introduction and distribution
within the Republic of all types of books, pamphlets and papers.? Art. 3: ?Abusing freedom of the press does not constitute any
special crime, but becomes an aggravating factor for the common
crime committed while exercising that freedom.? Art. 4: ?The following instances do not represent a violation
of press freedom: 1. When the law, authorities
and officials are criticized, provided they are derelict in the
performance of their duties. 2. When private information
held by citizens alludes to machinations put together against the
State; in these cases, however, proof must be provided of the circumstances. 3. When abuses of religion
or public morals are exposed with the intention of correcting such
abuses.? Art. 5: ?Regarding the classification of the crime committed
by printed means, the applicable penalty and the procedure to follow
will adhere to the corresponding codes.? Art. 6: ?The owner or director of a printing business will
answer for a crime committed with the use of a printing press when
he fails to produce, upon request of the proper authorities, a manuscript
containing the signature of the author or other responsible party
or if the signature on the manuscript is of someone unknown.?
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