Article 25: The right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service 1996, para. 25
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In order to ensure the full enjoyment of rights protected by article 25, the free communication of information and ideas about public and political issues between citizens, candidates and elected representatives is essential. This implies a free press and other media able to comment on public issues without censorship or restraint and to inform public opinion. It requires the full enjoyment and respect for the rights guaranteed in articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Covenant, including freedom to engage in political activity individually or through political parties and other organizations, freedom to debate public affairs, to hold peaceful demonstrations and meetings, to criticize and oppose, to publish political material, to campaign for election and to advertise political ideas.
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
Person(s) affected
All
Year
1996
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 25, Article 25: The right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service (1996), para. 25.