Ensuring free public accessibility of key statistics

It was recognizing that public libraries are the last vestige of public free space.

Counter terrorism measures should respect human rights and public freedoms.

Nevertheless, and unsurprisingly in the context of Hong Kong's tradition of free speech and vigorous public debate, the proposals engendered much public debate.

Fight for the freedom for the public

They complement and even depend on each other. Public security is a pre requisite for freedom, and protecting freedom is at the core of a democratic state s responsibility for public security.

Queries from the public answered by the Public Inquiries Unit at Headquarters (January July)

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A vibrant civil society, a large number of non governmental organizations and a free press had also helped create public awareness of the importance of human rights protection.

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 allows members of the public to obtain reasons for particular decisions.

The Public and Its Problems

Voluntary contributions and public donations

Comments ranged from support for the Commission's proposals to concerns that they might infringe the right to free expression (particularly press freedom) and, to a lesser extent, strong reservations about the need for legislation.

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It allows other human rights violations to be exposed and acted upon.

Indeed, the vast popular protests that took place during the Orange Revolution in Ukraine five years ago convinced the Kremlin that they could not allow any spontaneous outburst of public emotions. Officials evidently decided that it is better to flirt with and control public passion than allow it to erupt on its own.

29. Public information activities consist, on the one hand, in making the public aware of the values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity, and on the other hand, in fostering determination to defend the Federal Republic apos s liberal, democratic regime.

To ensure the freedom of the media to perform their essential role and the right of the public to have access to information.

There is in Iran a lively debate about many public issues, including the freedom of expression itself.

639. The representative pointed out that the Sovereign National Conference had drawn up a National Transitional Charter whose basic principles were the defence of human rights and public freedoms, the establishment of true democracy based on the separation of powers, multi party politics and free trade unions and print media.

All citizens have right to freedom of assembly in terms of law.

Freedom House monitors developments over time and makes its conclusions public in its Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil Liberties. If there is one book that should be compulsory reading for anyone who makes public statements about human rights, this is it.

China was urged to allow its citizens greater freedom of expression, association, assembly and faith.

Citizens must be involved in the conduct of public affairs, enjoy freedom of expression, association and the press and be able to participate in elections.

(d) To ensure full respect for freedom of opinion and expression, including freedom of the press in relation to all types of mass media, as well as freedom of association and assembly

(e) To ensure full respect for freedom of opinion and expression, including freedom of the press in relation to all types of mass media, as well as freedom of association and assembly

The Constitution guarantees public and individual freedoms, protects all citizens against any form of abuse and offers them remedies against acts contrary to their constitutionally or legally established rights. GE.97 14001 (E) page

Over the past year, the Public Inquiries Unit of the Department of Public Information responded to some 30 queries from the public concerning decolonization.

Change must be formally manifested, with new laws that are widely publicized. Legislation that empowers citizens with freedom of expression, free and independent elections, and freedom of association is crucial, and it must be made clear to the public that no one is above the law.

98. The evident freedom of expression in the French language press and in Kinshasa is not enough to ensure that the Zairian public are well informed.

Numerous mass organizations also operated freely in the country.

Tom knows how to behave in public.

For the reasons below, we consider that the changes were timely, in the public interest, and in accord with consensus of public opinion.

Guaranteeing freedom of the press and the right of the public to information is indispensable for the prevention and control of corruption.

Civil rights and freedoms

Civil rights and freedoms

American Civil Liberties Union

Convinced of the important role national institutions play in promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms and in developing and enhancing public awareness of those rights and freedoms,

The draft standard is made available by the Institute for public examination with a view to comment.

(c) Free and independent media in informing the public about the human rights dimension in the area of transitional justice mechanisms locally, nationally and internationally,

Security must continue to be reinforced to allow free and fair elections that have a large degree of participation by the Haitian population.

(c) Civil rights, including migration, nationality and freedom of opinion and association

These measures have also served to stigmatize these organizations in the public mind and arouse public consciousness against them.

Citizens enjoy freedom of association.

His Government recognized and guaranteed fundamental public freedoms, such as freedom of opinion, religious freedom, freedom of association, assembly and demonstration, freedom of the press and the right to vote.