Common use of Exceptions established by law Clause in Contracts

Exceptions established by law. exceptions to the right to information should be expressly established by law in advance. In accordance with human rights treaties such as the American Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, exceptions should be limited to the specific cases set out in the treaties, which include objectives that are necessary for the respect of the rights or reputations of others and for the protection of national security or of public order, or public health or morals. The essence of this requirement is to ensure that public authorities apply the exceptions reasonably and narrowly, and not arbitrarily.

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Sources: Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters, Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters