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"With these broad principles in mind, the Special Rapporteur wishes to emphasize that in pre-election periods…(f) Programmes provide an effective opportunity for journalists, current affairs experts and/or the general public to put questions to party leaders and other candidates, and for the candidates to debate with each other."

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UNHRC: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Protection and Promotion of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression (1999), para. 17(f)

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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Protection and Promotion of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression (1999)

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During the electoral process there should be sufficient media space to allow for open questioning and debate between political leaders and candidates.