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"Regarding the author’s claim under article 21 of the Covenant, the Committee considers that the State party has failed to demonstrate that the restrictions imposed on the author were necessary in the interests of national security or public safety, public order, the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others."
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- Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, whether through public speeches or other means.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including when an expression seeks to destroy other established rights.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of national security.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of territorial integrity.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of public safety.
- Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the reputation and rights of others.