The protection of sources and whistle-blowers 2015, para. 59

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Basic protections are critical to an effective right to freedom of expression, accountability and democratic governance. Individual cases of disproportionate treatment and retaliation against sources and whistle-blowers have been in the public eye over recent years, relating to intelligence agencies, asylum programmes, public health, environmental protection, corruption in the business and financial sectors, international organizations and many other domains. The Special Rapporteur has avoided mentioning specific cases in the present report. Moving forward, the principles identified in the present report will be applied in communications with Governments and international organizations on specific cases. The Special Rapporteur looks forward to a dialogue with Governments to help to improve their legal frameworks and establish effective protection of sources and whistle-blowers.
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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)
  • Environment
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Persons on the move
Year
2015
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/361, para. 59.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
59