Protection of journalists and press freedom 2010, para. 37
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Paragraph text
The obligation to protect is particularly important in relation to violence against journalists committed by non-State actors. Specifically, States have the obligation to take appropriate measures or to exercise due diligence to prevent any harm caused by private persons or entities, a failure of which can amount to a violation of article 2 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Violence
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2010), A/65/284, para. 37.