38.171

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 32 - January 2019
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Review all convictions based on laws restricting freedom of expression and opinion, in particular articles 79 and 88 of the Penal Code, according to the revised penalty ranges

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
Action Category
3 - Considering action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Freedom of opinion and expression
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