The Protocol

The lack of clarity concerning how the Protocol would operate, coupled with the threat of criminal sanctions, raises the danger that your Excellency’s Government will become arbiters of truth in the public and political domain. Accordingly, I am concerned that the Protocol would disproportionately suppress a wide range of expressive conduct essential to a democratic society, including criticism of the government, news reporting, political campaigning and the expression of unpopular, controversial or minority opinions.
In light of these concerns, I urge your Excellency’s Government to consider alternative measures such as the promotion of independent fact-checking mechanisms, State support for independent, diverse and adequate public service media outlets, and public education and media literacy, which have been recognized as less intrusive means to address disinformation and propaganda.
David Kaye

Le misure alternative devono essere parte di una strategia a lungo termine che a ridosso delle elezioni era impossibile elaborare.
L'intera iniziativa è stata concepita per accontentare Anzaldi, che vedeva nel tema fake news un cavallo di battaglia della campagna elettorale, e la polizia delle comunicazioni sempre pronta a tutto pur di reclamare la propria sfera d'influenza.