Use of legislation to regulate activities of human rights defenders 2012, para. 72
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A system of derogations is enshrined in various human rights treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This permits States to temporarily modify their obligations in exceptional circumstances, such as in times of emergency, including armed conflicts, civil and violent unrest, environmental and natural disasters.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Environment
Humanitarian
Year
2012
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Other
Reference
SR Human Rights Defenders, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/292, para. 72.