Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression 2011, para. 27
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It is for the State party to demonstrate the legal basis for any restrictions imposed on freedom of expression. If, with regard to a particular State party, the Committee has to consider whether a particular restriction is imposed by law, the State party should provide details of the law and of actions that fall within the scope of the law.
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
N.A.
Year
2011
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Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 34, Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression (2011), para. 27.