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"The obligations to promote the enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression require that States guarantee the transparency of all aspects of political and electoral processes, and should particularly put in place measures to: (...) (c) Ensure that the implementation of political financing regulations is overseen, monitored and enforced by the electoral authorities, the judiciary and other independent bodies."

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UNHRC: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, para. 82.c

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

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An independent monitoring body should be created to review political and campaign finance.