Defining, preventing red-tagging

“Second, I was pleased to hear that the National Human Rights Commission has embarked on consultations to help define the problem with a view to proposing legislation to define and prevent it. I encourage the Commission to prioritize the project. Needless to say, the law should be in line with international obligations, including the right to freedom of expression and reparations for victims.” —UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (February 2, 2024)

[THIS IS THE SIXTH IN A SERIES OF NOTABLE STATEMENTS MADE BY UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND OPINION IRENE KHAN ON HER INVESTIGATION IN THE PHILIPPINES]

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