Hate speech and incitement to hatred 2012, para. 41a
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[The Special Rapporteur wishes to underscore that any restriction imposed on the right to freedom of expression, on the basis of any of the above-mentioned instruments, must comply with the three-part test of limitations to the right, as stipulated in article 19 (3) of the Covenant. This means that any restriction must be:] Provided by law, which is clear, unambiguous, precisely worded and accessible to everyone;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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All
Year
2012
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/357, para. 41a.