Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression 2011, para. 31
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Paragraph text
On the basis of maintenance of public order (ordre public) it may, for instance, be permissible in certain circumstances to regulate speech-making in a particular public place. Contempt of court proceedings relating to forms of expression may be tested against the public order (ordre public) ground. In order to comply with paragraph 3, such proceedings and the penalty imposed must be shown to be warranted in the exercise of a court's power to maintain orderly proceedings. Such proceedings should not in any way be used to restrict the legitimate exercise of defence rights.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Human Rights Committee
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 34, Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression (2011), para. 31.