Country:
Belarus
Organization:
Human Rights Center - Viasna
Year:
2020
Election Type:
Presidential
Recommending Organization:
Coalition of organizations
Primary Thematic Area:
Fundamental rights and freedoms
Subtopic of primary thematic area:
Freedom of association
Recommendation:
The legislation governing freedom of association, assembly and expression needs to be reformed to bring it in line with international human rights standards. Any restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms must be exceptional and enforced only when necessary in a democratic society and proportionate to the legitimate goals provided by law
Action required:
Legal change
Degree of Recommendation's Priority / Urgency / Relevance:
High
Body / Institution Responsible for Implementation:
Parliament
Implementation Status:
Not implemented