Hate speech and incitement to hatred 2012, para. 81
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
When hate is expressed by politicians and public authorities, additional sanctions should be imposed, as recognized in article 4 (c) of the Convention. Such sanctions could include those of a disciplinary nature, such as removal from office, in addition to effective remedies for victims.
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
Governance & Rule of Law
Année
2012
Type de paragraphe
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/357, para. 81.