A/HRC/14/23 Contents Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1–3 3 II. Activities of the Special Rapporteur ....................................................................... 4–23 3 III. IV. 2 Paragraphs A. Communications............................................................................................. 4 3 B. Participation in meetings and seminars .......................................................... 5–19 3 C. Country visits ................................................................................................. 20–23 5 Main themes............................................................................................................ 24–103 5 A. General considerations on the right to freedom of opinion and expression.... 24–39 5 B. Freedom of expression for groups in need of particular attention and the role of freedom of expression in combating discrimination ........................... 40–71 8 C. Permissible restrictions and limitations on freedom of expression................. 72–87 12 D. Protection of journalists and freedom of the press.......................................... 88–103 16 Conclusions and recommendations......................................................................... 104–133 18 A. Conclusions .................................................................................................... 104–118 18 B. Recommendations .......................................................................................... 119–133 19 GE.10-13049