Post by Jesioneka on Dec 28, 2007 19:34:19 GMT -5
Convinced that all persons bear the inherent right to express political, ideological, religious, cultural, social, moral and ethical views freely and openly, without fear of reprisal;
Commending extant legislation on this subject, affirming and guaranteeing rights to free expression in some media;
Nonetheless determined that freedom of expression remains an essential human right deserving of international protection,
Be it therefore resolved:
Member nations are required to uphold rights of free expression in all available media to all individuals under their jurisdiction.
Member nations are empowered to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.
For purposes of this resolution, free expression does NOT include:
- defamatory speech designed deliberately to impugn the character or reputation of individuals, groups or organizations (excepting government institutions and political leaders), using knowingly false information, or raising accusations with reckless disregard for their truthfulness;
- speech intended to incite widespread lawlessness and disorder, or violence against any individual, group or organization, including the government officials or entities, and members of political opposition groups;
- publicizing information deemed classified by governments for national security purposes;
- publicizing information of a strictly personal nature, including mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, medical records, financial records, or details on private legal consultations or private financial transactions;
- obscene, salacious or pornographic materials.
Commending extant legislation on this subject, affirming and guaranteeing rights to free expression in some media;
Nonetheless determined that freedom of expression remains an essential human right deserving of international protection,
Be it therefore resolved:
Member nations are required to uphold rights of free expression in all available media to all individuals under their jurisdiction.
Member nations are empowered to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.
For purposes of this resolution, free expression does NOT include:
- defamatory speech designed deliberately to impugn the character or reputation of individuals, groups or organizations (excepting government institutions and political leaders), using knowingly false information, or raising accusations with reckless disregard for their truthfulness;
- speech intended to incite widespread lawlessness and disorder, or violence against any individual, group or organization, including the government officials or entities, and members of political opposition groups;
- publicizing information deemed classified by governments for national security purposes;
- publicizing information of a strictly personal nature, including mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, medical records, financial records, or details on private legal consultations or private financial transactions;
- obscene, salacious or pornographic materials.
