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"In accordance with article 2, paragraph 3 (a), of the Covenant, the State party is under an obligation to provide the author with an effective remedy, including reimbursement of the present value of the fine and any legal costs incurred by the author7, as well as compensation."

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UN (CCPR): Communication No. 1604/2007, Zalesskaya v. Belarus, par. 12

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Communication No. 1604/2007, Zalesskaya v. Belarus

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Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by a competent national tribunal for acts that violate his or her rights or freedoms.
An effective remedy requires reparation for harm done.