122.24

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
34 - November 2019
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Amend legislation which unduly restricts freedom of expression, in line with international and regional human rights law, including by decriminalizing defamation and abolishing insult laws

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Freedom of opinion and expression