110.45

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 31 - November 2018
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • EU (European Union)
Recommendation

Eliminate Title IV of the Criminal Code with a view to decriminalizing defamation and guaranteeing the full exercise of freedom of expression and freedom of the press, in addition to ensuring the physical and legal protection of journalists and human rights defenders

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
  • OEI (Organisation of Ibero-American States)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Freedom of opinion and expression
  • Freedom of the press
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