Joint Declaration on the US Free Speech on the Internet

AUTHOR
UN and OAS Special Rapporteurs for Freedom of Expression
YEAR
2012
ANNOTATION

The Special Rapporteurs on Freedom of Expression "called on the United States to be vigorous in protecting freedom of speech on the Internet. The Special Rapporteurs recalled that legislation regulating the Internet should take into account the special characteristics of the Internet as a unique and transformative tool that enables billions of individuals to exercise their right to freedom of thought and expression as well as a range of other human rights."

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English
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UN and OAS Special Rapporteurs for Freedom of Expression, Joint Declaration on the US Free Speech on the InternetJanuary 20, 2012.