Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 63
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In accordance with general comment No. 23 of the Human Rights Committee on the rights of minorities (article 27 of the Covenant), the Special Rapporteur recalls that even when individuals are not citizens of the State where they live or happen to be, "a State party is required […] to ensure that the rights protected under the Covenant are available to all individuals within its territory and subject to its jurisdiction" (para. 5.1). The Special Rapporteur also reiterates that migrants and migrant communities, regardless of their legal migratory status, are fully entitled to exercise freedom of expression.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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Ethnic minorities
Persons on the move
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 63.