Summary
Freedom of expression includes unhindered communication with international bodies on matters of human rights.
Obligations
Election Parts
Issues
Criteria
Quotes
- In order to advance political, economic and social governance, State Parties shall commit themselves to: 8. Promoting freedom of expression, in particular freedom of the press and fostering a professional media.
- Everyone has the right, individually and in association with others: (b) As provided for in human rights and other applicable international instruments, freely to publish, impart or disseminate to others views, information and knowledge on all human rights and fundamental freedoms; (c) To study, discuss, form and hold opinions on the observance, both in law and in practice, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and, through these and other appropriate means, to draw public attention to those matters.
- To the same end, and in accordance with applicable international instruments and procedures, everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to unhindered access to and communication with international bodies with general or special competence to receive and consider communications on matters of human rights and fundamental freedoms.