Article 25: The right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service 1996, para. 25
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
In order to ensure the full enjoyment of rights protected by article 25, the free communication of information and ideas about public and political issues between citizens, candidates and elected representatives is essential. This implies a free press and other media able to comment on public issues without censorship or restraint and to inform public opinion. It requires the full enjoyment and respect for the rights guaranteed in articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Covenant, including freedom to engage in political activity individually or through political parties and other organizations, freedom to debate public affairs, to hold peaceful demonstrations and meetings, to criticize and oppose, to publish political material, to campaign for election and to advertise political ideas.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Human Rights Committee
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Personnes concernées
All
Année
1996
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 25, Article 25: The right to participate in public affairs, voting rights and the right of equal access to public service (1996), para. 25.