Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence.

Obligations

Freedom of Opinion and Expression

Election Parts

Issues

Criteria

Freedom of opinion and expression was protected throughout the campaign process
Freedom of opinion and expression by the media was respected throughout the electoral process. In addition, the media respected the freedom of opinion and expression of others

Quotes

The exercise of these freedoms, since it carries with it duties and responsibilities, may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, for the protection of the reputation or rights of others, for preventing the disclosure of information received in confidence, or for maintaining the authority and impartiality of the judiciary.