149.46

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
30 - May 2018
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation)
Recommendation

Revise media laws, in consultation with civil society, to decriminalize “defamation” and “hurting religious sentiment”, and limit proposed extended jail terms for these offences

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