Process for discussing State of Human Rights Reports in Parliament 1 Summary of Key Points 2 Foreword 5 Executive Summary 7 Introduction 8 Regulatory Framework: International Human Rights Law 11 Fa’asamoa, human rights and Freedom of Expression 14 Public’s Understanding of Freedom of Opinion and Expression 15 Defamation 17 Hate Speech 23 Freedom of Expression and Political Rights 25 Freedom of Expression and the Media 29 The Internet, Freedom of Expression and Safety of Children 33 Whistleblower Protection 37 Rights of Access to Information 40 Restrictions and Limitations 46 Conclusion 50 Full List of Recommendations 51 State of Human Rights Report 2021 |4