Combatting racist hate speech 2013, para. 13a

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[As article 4 is not self-executing, States parties are required by its terms to adopt legislation to combat racist hate speech that falls within its scope. In the light of the provisions of the Convention and the elaboration of its principles in general recommendation No. 15 and the present recommendation, the Committee recommends that the States parties declare and effectively sanction as offences punishable by law:] All dissemination of ideas based on racial or ethnic superiority or hatred, by whatever means;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
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  • N.A.
Year
2013
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Other
Reference
CERD General Recommendation No. 35, Combatting racist hate speech (2013), para. 13a.
Paragraph number
13a