The right to freedom of opinion and expression in electoral contexts 2014, para. 30
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United Nations human rights mechanisms have also considered the permissible limitations upon speech in the context of electoral processes. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has noted that "the fundamental right to freedom of expression does not protect the dissemination of ideas of racial superiority or incitement to racial hatred". In a recent review, the Committee underlined that the fundamental right of freedom of expression should not subtract from the principles of equality and non-discrimination as the exercise of the right to freedom of expression carries with it special responsibilities, among which is the obligation not to disseminate ideas on racial superiority or hatred.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
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All
Year
2014
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/26/30, para. 30.