4) In the event this incitement has not produced its effect, with a “prison sentence” of one to five years and a fine of 300,000 to 3,000,000 francs (Law 95-522 of 06/07/1995). Article 175 of the Penal Code further stipulates “…Shall be punished by sentences indicated in article 174 (2): 3) Whosoever by one of the means mentioned in the said article: c) Justifies the murder crimes, looting, arson or destruction of buildings, theft, violations against human rights and other offences cited in chapter 2 of this title; d) Calls on the public with the intention of disapproving of the Authority and encouraging solidarity with one or several of the convicted persons for one of the offences mentioned in the previous article or in the first paragraph of this article. 4) Whosoever organises fund-raising for the payment of pecuniary judgements pronounced for one of these offences. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 4.3 1.4 Government makes every effort to honour regional and international instruments on freedom of expression and the media. According to one panel member, the Ivorian government is a “pioneer” regarding the signing of international instruments protecting freedom in general. Ivory Coast has signed in particular the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.11 11 Article 9 of this Charter stipulates that “every individual shall have the right to receive information. Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law”. 78 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER IVORY COAST 2009