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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Criterion

Freedom of movement was guaranteed to all electoral stakeholders, including the media


Election Parts

  • The Media

Issues

  • Freedom of Movement and the Media
Summaries
  • Everyone has the right to freedom of movement within the borders of each state.
  • Everyone has the right to leave and return to his/her own country.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted when provided by law, necessary in a democratic society, and consistent with other rights.
  • Movement may be restricted, but such restrictions must be proportionate and be appropriate to achieve their protective function.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of national security.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of public order.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of public health or morals.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the rights and freedoms of others.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of preventing crime.
  • Safety and ability of journalists and other media actors to work in full freedom should be protected, with any harassment and violence, offline and online, promptly investigated and liability imposed.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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