Article 19: Freedom of opinion and expression 1983, para. 1
Paragraph
Paragraph text
Paragraph 1 requires protection of the "right to hold opinions without interference". This is a right to which the Covenant permits no exception or restriction. The Committee would welcome information from States parties concerning paragraph 1.
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
Person(s) affected
All
Year
1983
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 10, Article 19: Freedom of opinion and expression (1983), para. 1.