Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 106
Paragraph
Paragraph text
Judges should, when presented with relevant cases, recommend the repeal or amendment of a law or rule if it is inconsistent with international human rights standards.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/292, para. 106.