Participation in the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2014, para. 86
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In addition to participation in accountability, there must also be accountability for ensuring participation. Courts and other mechanisms play an important role in ensuring accountability in cases of failure to ensure active, free and meaningful participation, i.e., when the right to participation itself has been violated. As evidenced by the case law referenced in the present report, courts play an important role in demanding compliance with States' obligations to ensure participation.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation