The right to freedom of opinion and expression exercised through the Internet 2011, para. 74
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Intermediaries play a fundamental role in enabling Internet users to enjoy their right to freedom of expression and access to information. Given their unprecedented influence over how and what is circulated on the Internet, States have increasingly sought to exert control over them and to hold them legally liable for failing to prevent access to content deemed to be illegal.
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
Equality & Inclusion
Personnes concernées
All
Année
2011
Type de paragraphe
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/17/27, para. 74.