The right to freedom of opinion and expression in electoral contexts 2014, para. 25
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Accordingly, the Inter-American Court has said, restrictions on political expression during electoral processes undermine the right to freedom of opinion and expression: "everyone must be allowed to question and investigate the competence and suitability of the candidates, and also to disagree with and compare proposals, ideas and opinions, so that the electorate may form its opinion in order to vote."
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
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/30, para. 25.