141.41

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
30 - May 2018
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
EEG (Eastern European Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States)
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
Recommendation

Remove libel and defamation as criminal offences and take further steps to ensure journalists may work freely and without fear of retribution

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Action Category
4 - General action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Freedom of opinion and expression
  • Freedom of the press