The right to access information 2013, para. 60

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A State therefore cannot refuse to provide information to judicial or other authorities investigating gross violations of human rights or humanitarian law on the grounds of national security. In cases of other human rights violations, restrictions should not be applied in a manner that would prevent accountability or deprive a victim or family members of an effective remedy. Decisions to classify must be subjected to external judicial control and recourse must be made available.
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
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • Families
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/362, para. 60.
Paragraph number
60