Quote

"Violence or the threat of violence, intimidation or harassment, or incitement of such acts through hate speech and aggressive political rhetoric are incompatible with democratic elections."

Document

EU: Handbook for European Union Election Observation, Second Edition, p. 50

Download Document

Handbook for European Union Election Observation, Second Edition

English

French

Summaries

Advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence should be prohibited by law.
Everyone has the right to security of the person without arbitrary arrest or detention.