7.
Freedom of
expression and
political rights
8.
Freedom of
expression and
the media
9.
10.
11.
The internet,
freedom of
expression and
safety of
children
12.
13.
14.
hatred and discrimination and the freedom
of speech and expression. Furthermore,
political opinion should not be included
within any incitement provisions as it will
greatly impact on political debate and
public discourse.
The Government to encourage village
councils to enforce laws on hate speech and
take the lead in ensuring that peace and
harmony within communities are
maintained.
The Government to continuously and
proactively promote the right to participate
in decision-making processes of all citizens
especially vulnerable and marginalized
communities including youth, women,
persons with disabilities, persons of diverse
gender identities and others.
The media industry must equip journalists
with adequate trainings on proper
reporting taking into account the Code of
Conduct developed by the Media Council to
maintain journalistic and media confidence.
The Government is encouraged to make
official information readily available and
support media training and learning.
Support offered by Government should not
compromise the independence of the
media.
The Government to ensure that any laws
imposed to regulate or may impact media
freedom are legitimate and fair and is not
used to arbitrarily gag the media or censor
information the public has a right to know.
The Government to introduce legislative
and non-legislative measures to ensure the
safety of children online.
Awareness raising in schools regarding the
safe and responsible use of the internet
must be ongoing and included in the
curriculum.
Technology service providers must provide
resources to assist with public awareness
and educational programmes about online
safety of children and their access to
unsuitable materials, online abuse and
State of Human Rights Report 2021
MWSCD, OAG,
MCIT, OOTR,
MPPS
2-3 years
MWCSD,
OMB/NHRI
Immediate
Media Council.
JAWS, MPMC
ImmediateOngoing
Govt.
2-3 years
OAG, SLRC,
MPMC, JAWS,
Media Council.
2-3 years
OAG, SLRC,
OOTR, MWCSD
2-3 years
OOTR, MCIT,
OMB/NHRI
Immediateongoing
Digicel,
Vodafone, CSL
etc.
Immediateongoing
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