Protection of journalists and media freedom 2012, para. 86
Párrafo
Paragraph text
Many journalists continue to inform the Special Rapporteur that the systematic use of unjustified criminal prosecution or even civil tort prosecution with disproportionate financial sanctions paralyzes journalistic investigation and generates an atmosphere of intimidation, which constitutes a form of judicial harassment.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Año
2012
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/17, para. 86.