Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression 2011, para. 52
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It is only with regard to the specific forms of expression indicated in article 20 that States parties are obliged to have legal prohibitions. In every case in which the State restricts freedom of expression it is necessary to justify the prohibitions and their provisions in strict conformity with article 19.
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
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Year
2011
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 34, Article 19: Freedoms of opinion and expression (2011), para. 52.