The protection of sources and whistle-blowers 2015, para. 68
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State entities should also support civil society organizations that are expert in the areas of access to information, protection of journalists and their sources, and whistle-blower promotion and protection. Many such organizations may offer technical advice and training. States should ensure that civil society can participate fully in all efforts to adopt or revise source and whistle-blower laws, regulations and policies.
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)
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/361, para. 68.