Hate speech and incitement to hatred 2012, para. 44f
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[Moreover, attention is drawn to the following definitions that have been developed through consultations of experts and discussed at the OHCHR regional expert workshops on incitement:] Violence is the use of physical force or power against another person, or against a group or community, which either results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation.
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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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Violence
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2012
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/357, para. 44f.