Common violations of the human rights to water and sanitation 2014, para. 17c
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[The obligation to respect the rights to water and sanitation requires States to refrain from action that will unjustifiably interfere with their enjoyment. This obligation is of immediate effect. Common violations of the obligation to respect can be placed within the following categories:] Criminalization of activities linked to water or sanitation and punitive measures.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation