The use of encryption and anonymity to exercise the rights to freedom of opinion and expression in the digital age 2015, para. 33
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Second, limitations may only be justified to protect specified interests: rights or reputations of others; national security; public order; public health or morals. Even where a State prohibits by law "advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, as provided by Article 20 of the Covenant, any restrictions on expression must be consistent with Article 19(3) (A/67/357). No other grounds may justify restrictions on the freedom of expression. Moreover, because legitimate objectives are often cited as a pretext for illegitimate purposes, the restrictions themselves must be applied narrowly.
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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
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Health
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All
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2015
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/32, para. 33.