135.96

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 44 - November 2023
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
Recommendation

Refrain from using article 221 of the Criminal Code to punish persons exercising their rights to freedom of expression, including through the extension of prison sentences without due process

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
  • Freedom of opinion and expression
Related document
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135.96 Refrain from using article 221 of the Criminal Code to punish persons exercising their rights to freedom of expression, including through the extension of prison sentences without due process (Australia);