Protection of journalists and media freedom 2012, para. 106
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
In countries where defamation is classified as a civil tort, the financial sanctions imposed must be strictly proportionate to the harm caused and limited by law.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
All
N.A.
Année
2012
Type de paragraphe
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/17, para. 106.