Groups in need of attention, limitations to the right to freedom of expression, and protection of journalists 2010, para. 77
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Paragraph text
The general principle is that permissible limitations and restrictions must constitute an exception to the rule and must be kept to the minimum necessary to pursue the legitimate aim of safeguarding other human rights established in the Covenant or in other international human rights instruments.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/23, para. 77.