The protection of sources and whistle-blowers 2015, para. 7

Paragraphe
Paragraph text
International bodies, recognizing the role played by the media in providing access to information, emphasize the importance of protecting "a free, uncensored and unhindered press or other media" (see general comment No. 34 of the Human Rights Committee, para. 13). The right to information is grounded in the public's right to know "information of public interest" (see A/68/362, para. 19). The Security Council has affirmed that the work of a free, independent and impartial media constitutes one of the essential foundations of a democratic society (see Council resolutions 2222 (2015) and 1738 (2006)). The General Assembly in 2014 and 2015 called upon States to maintain a safe environment for journalists to work independently and without undue interference (see Assembly resolutions 68/163 and 69/185). The Human Rights Council in 2012, in its first resolution on the protection of journalists, highlighted the need to ensure greater protection for all media professionals and for journalistic sources (see Council resolution 21/12).
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
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Année
2015
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/361, para. 7.
Paragraph number
7