For a restriction to be necessary, it must be based on one of the grounds for limitations recognized by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and address a pressing public or social need. Any restriction must also be proportionate to the aim invoked and must not be more restrictive than is required for the achievement of the desired purpose or protected right.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/362, para. 52.