Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression 2011, para. 42
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The penalization of a media outlet, publishers or journalist solely for being critical of the government or the political social system espoused by the governmentcan never be considered to be a necessary restriction of freedom of expression.
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
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2011
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Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 34, Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression (2011), para. 42.