The exercise of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the context of elections 2013, para. 33
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Political parties are entitled to a level playing field in order to compete fairly in the electoral contest. A level playing field does not mean that all parties should have the same treatment in every case; rather, they should receive equitable treatment based on reasonable and objective criteria. All parties complying with international human rights norms and standards are entitled to equality of opportunity. As such, at a minimum, no political party should be discriminated against, unfairly advantaged or disadvantaged by the State. In the present report, the Special Rapporteur emphasizes equality of opportunity for political parties in respect of their ability to access funding and to exercise their rights to freedom of expression, including through peaceful demonstrations.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2013
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/299, para. 33.