SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2016, para. 85
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Several approaches have been pursued in developing national legislation on cyberbullying. Some States consider that there is no need for additional legislation. This may be the case where the existing criminal law provisions concerning harassment, assault, disclosure of personal information and incitement to hatred provide sufficient protection. Such provisions may be supplemented by civil remedies, for instance through an ombuds institution or data protection agency.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children