Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression 2011, para. 15
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States parties should take account of the extent to which developments in information and communication technologies, such as internet and mobile based electronic information dissemination systems, have substantially changed communication practices around the world. There is now a global network for exchanging ideas and opinions that does not necessarily rely on the traditional mass media intermediaries. States parties should take all necessary steps to foster the independence of these new media and to ensure access of individuals thereto.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Human Rights Committee
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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N.A.
Year
2011
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Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 34, Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression (2011), para. 15.