Participation in the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2014, para. 25
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Free participation rules out any form of coercion or inducement, direct or indirect. Participation must be free from manipulation or intimidation. There must be no conditions attached, such as tying access to water and sanitation to attendance of a public hearing. Participation must not be secured through bribery or the promise of a reward.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation