Listed in the matrix below is the full list of recommendations classified under three broad categories: outreach and awareness, legislative reform and policy, resourcing and capacity building. The matrix also indicates the responsible agency and implementation timeframe for each recommendation. Key: Outreach and awareness Legislative reform and policy Resourcing and capacity building AREA RECOMMENDATIONS RESPONSIBLE Public’s understanding of freedom of opinion and expression 1. The Government to raise awareness on freedom of opinion and expression: what it is, and the special duties and responsibilities associated with their application in all sectors of society including communities and schools. 2. The Government to include in the school curriculum and lessons promotion of freedom of opinion and expression to empower students, as well as awareness on its limitations taking into account individual responsibility. 3. The Government to ensure that enforcement of the law on criminal defamation does not disproportionately impact on the freedom of expression and speech of the individual. 4. The Government to adopt necessary measures to protect the privacy of individuals. 5. The Government to progressively adopt legislative measures to address instances of hate speech (including racist content, xenophobia) in Samoa both off and online. 6. The Government to ensure that any laws on hate speech achieves a balance between protecting people from speech inciting OOTR, MCIT, OMB/NHRI Defamation Hate speech State of Human Rights Report 2021 IMPLEMENT ATION TIMEFRAME ImmediateOngoing MESC, OMB/NHRI 2-3 years OAG, SLRC, MCIT Ongoing OAG, SLRC 2-3 years OAG, SLRC 2-3 years OAG, SLRC, MCIT 2-3 years | 51