Recommendation Sixth Essential Box (Political Parties Other Political Actors) (Campaign Environment) Bolivia 2009
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Essential - Guarantees for freedom of expression, assembly and movement.
Addressed to - Legislative Branch; CNE.
Possible Improvements Suggested - According to International standards, the full enjoyment of rights protected by article 25 of the ICCPR requires freedom to debate public affairs, hold peaceful demonstrations, and meetings, criticize and oppose, public political material, campaign for election and advertises political ideas.
The right of peaceful assembly shall be recognised. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of the right to peaceful assembly other than those imposed in conformity with the law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order, the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedom of others.
According to best international practice, the campaign is regulated by law and or administrative regulations that ensure equal opportunity for all candidates and political parties to campaign freely without unreasonable restriction.
Timeline - In time for the next elections.
