The right to freedom of opinion and expression in electoral contexts 2014, para. 27
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Similar wording is found in the Windhoek Declaration on Promoting Independent and Pluralistic Media (1991): "an independent, pluralistic and free press is essential to the development and maintenance of democracy in a nation."
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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Year
2014
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/30, para. 27.