A/70/361 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 8 September 2015 Original: English Seventieth session Item 73 (b) of the provisional agenda* Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Note by the Secretary-General ** The Secretary-General has the honour to transmit to the General Assembly the report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and the protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 25/2. * A/70/150. ** The present document was submitted late owing to the need to consult partners. 15-12531 (E) 061015 *1512531*

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