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"The very basis of democratic governance require that the electorate be able to make informed choices. This demands that all contesting points of view be fairly and equitably communicated on a non-discriminatory basis."

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Norwegian Helsinki Committee: Manual on Human Rights Monitoring: An Introduction for Human Rights Field Officers, p. 15

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Manual on Human Rights Monitoring: An Introduction for Human Rights Field Officers

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Free communication of information and ideas about public and political issues between citizens, candidates, and elected representatives is necessary.