e) The international instruments containing these obligations; f) The reports and expression of views of bodies administering or enforcing these instruments; g) The reports, decisions or opinions of international and regional institutions administering of enforcing Conventions on human rights and freedoms; h) The Constitutions of other democratic States or nations and decisions of the courts of the States or nations in respect of their Constitutions". Article 163.1: The functions of the Defence Forces areb) to assist in the fulfilment by the Republic of its international obligations; Interpretation and General Provisions Act, 6/09/1976. Laws of Seychelles 1996 Updated by Act 14 of 1984. Section 12: "A construction of an act which is consistent with the international obligations of Seychelles is to be preferred to a construction which is not". Defence Act, 1/01/1981. Laws of Seychelles Updated by SI 19 of 1986 Section 34: The Commander-in-Chief may require any Regular Force, or part thereof, to take part outside Seychelles in any international peace-keeping operation on such terms and conditions as he determines. Penal Code, 1/02/1955. Laws of Seychelles 1996 Updated by Act 15 of 1996. Chapter VIII, Offences affecting relations with foreign States and external tranquility Section 63: Any person who […] publishes anything intended to be read, or any sign or visible representation, tending to degrade, revile or expose to hatred or contempt any foreign prince, potentate, ambassador or other foreign dignitary with intent to disturb peace and friendship between Seychelles and the country to which […] is guilty of a misdeanour. Section 65: Any person who is guilty of piracy or any crime connected with or relating or akin to piracy shall be liable to be tried and punished […] National Peace