110.53

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 46 - May 2024
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Recommendation

Repeal the new provisions in articles 120 and 121 of Vanuatu’s Penal Code Act regarding criminal libel and regarding slander to ensure that freedom of expression is protected

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • OAS (Organisation of American States)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Freedom of opinion and expression
  • Freedom of the press
Related document
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110.53 Repeal the new provisions in articles 120 and 121 of Vanuatu’s Penal Code Act regarding criminal libel and regarding slander to ensure that freedom of expression is protected (United States of America);