Protection of journalists and media freedom 2012, para. 86
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Many journalists continue to inform the Special Rapporteur that the systematic use of unjustified criminal prosecution or even civil tort prosecution with disproportionate financial sanctions paralyzes journalistic investigation and generates an atmosphere of intimidation, which constitutes a form of judicial harassment.
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
Année
2012
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/17, para. 86.