A/HRC/26/30
Contents
Page
I.
Introduction.............................................................................................................
1–5
3
II.
Activities of the Special Rapporteur .......................................................................
6–9
4
III.
Freedom of expression and communication in electoral processes.........................
10–17
5
IV.
International human rights framework....................................................................
18–32
6
V.
Common concerns regarding the right to freedom of opinion
and expression in electoral processes......................................................................
33–45
10
Direct attacks against journalists,
activists and political candidates and groups ..................................................
34–37
10
Regulatory and legal measures that restrict
or undermine freedom of expression ..............................................................
38–40
11
Absence of pluralistic political and media environments ...............................
41–45
12
Towards a legal framework that protects freedom of expression
in electoral processes ..............................................................................................
46–74
13
A.
Promoting plurality.........................................................................................
48–60
13
B.
Ensuring transparency ....................................................................................
61–68
17
C.
Advancing accountability ...............................................................................
69–74
18
Conclusions and recommendations.........................................................................
75–83
19
A.
B.
C.
VI.
VII.
2
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