Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) 2009, para. 19
Paragraphe- Paragraph text
- Applying limitations to the right of everyone to take part in cultural life may be necessary in certain circumstances, in particular in the case of negative practices, including those attributed to customs and traditions, that infringe upon other human rights. Such limitations must pursue a legitimate aim, be compatible with the nature of this right and be strictly necessary for the promotion of general welfare in a democratic society, in accordance with article 4 of the Covenant. Any limitations must therefore be proportionate, meaning that the least restrictive measures must be taken when several types of limitations may be imposed. The Committee also wishes to stress the need to take into consideration existing international human rights standards on limitations that can or cannot be legitimately imposed on rights that are intrinsically linked to the right to take part in cultural life, such as the rights to privacy, to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, to freedom of opinion and expression, to peaceful assembly and to freedom of association.
- Status juridique
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Organe
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Type de document
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Mode d'adoption
- N.A.
- Thèmes
- Equality & Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Rights
- Personnes concernées
- All
- Année
- 2009
- Type de paragraphe
- Other
- Reference
- CESCR General Comment No. 21, Right of everyone to take part in cultural life (Art. 15, para. 1(a)) (2009), para. 19.
- Paragraph number
- 19
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