UN: Report on freedom of expression on the internet follows landmark discussions

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Summary: On 29 February 2012, the Council held a panel discussion on the right to freedom of expression on the Internet at its 19th session. In its decision, the Council also requested the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to liaise with relevant special procedures, States and other stakeholders, including relevant United Nations bodies and agencies, with a view to ensuring multi-stakeholder participation in the panel discussion, and to prepare a report on the outcome of the panel discussion in the form of a summary.

The panel discussion was aimed at:

(a) drawing the attention of the international community to the current challenges to the enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression on the Internet;
(b) identifying positive and practical steps that Member States could take to respect, protect and promote the right to freedom of expression on the Internet; and
(c) identifying positive and practical steps that Member States could take on the key recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

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pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/A-HRC-21-30_en-2.pdf

Articles: 
Article 13: Freedom of expression
Organisation: 
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Attachment Link: 
http://www.crin.org/docs/A-HRC-21-30_en-2.pdf
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