The right to freedom of opinion and expression in electoral contexts 2014, para. 74
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Exit polling, where voters are surveyed upon exiting a polling booth, are also considered risky when their results are reported while votes are being counted. Thus, many countries prevent the publication of exit polls until the conclusion of voting.
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
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Year
2014
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/30, para. 74.