149.116

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 38 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
Recommendation

Ensure that the protections on freedom of expression provided for under international human rights law are reflected in the text of proposed new laws governing media and broadcasting, and that these are respected in practice

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • OAS (Organisation of American States)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
4 - General action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Freedom of opinion and expression
  • Freedom of the press
  • International instruments
Related document
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149.116 Ensure that the protections on freedom of expression provided for under international human rights law are reflected in the text of proposed new laws governing media and broadcasting, and that these are respected in practice (Canada);