Hate speech and incitement to hatred 2012, para. 90
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The Special Rapporteur also calls upon media professionals to abide by high ethical and professional standards of journalism to fulfil their role of informing society with accurate facts. He therefore encourages media professionals and media outlets to adopt and adhere to voluntary codes of ethics and professionalism and to establish self-regulatory bodies.
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
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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All
Year
2012
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/357, para. 90.