A/HRC/24/14 Estemirova. Measures had been taken to solve other crimes committed against journalists and human rights activists. 58. The right to freedom of expression is guaranteed by the Constitution and censorship was prohibited. Distribution of information that could cause damages should be limited in order to prevent terrorism, extremism, etc. Legal amendments had singled out three particularly dangerous types of information, namely, child pornography, instructions on how to produce drugs and information on ways to commit suicide. In March 2013, the list of information that could cause damages was supplemented by information on the children who had been victims of crimes. The Law provided for a number of steps in order for specific information to be deemed prohibited. Prohibitions related only to the specific types of information mentioned above and had no impact on freedom of expression or the use of the Internet. Filters had an important role to play as far as children’s access to the Internet was concerned. 59. There was no specific legislation regulating the Internet and this had been subject to general legal norms. The delegation highlighted that restrictions in this area had been introduced with the aim of countering terrorism, extremism and prevention of dissemination of dangerous information and the implementation thereof should be carried out in accordance with the law in order to make restrictions on freedom of expression unnecessary. 60. Regarding questions on restrictions on freedom of assembly and demonstrations, the delegation stated that legal reforms in this area had been completed and that the key objective of the legislation was to ensure balance between the realization of freedom of expression for all, including through public manifestation, and public order. 61. Pakistan welcomed the 2012 legislation providing for free legal assistance to citizens, establishment of Regional Commissioners for human rights and a Commissioner for children’s rights. It noted steps to comply with the Convention against Torture. 62. Paraguay noted results in protecting human rights, and protection of women and persons with disabilities. It noted evolution in due process and freedom of association. 63. The Philippines welcomed the signing of the Convention on the Legal Status of Migrant Workers from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS States). It commended the establishment of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights and expressed confidence with regard to similar protection for women. 64. Poland noted the development of human rights infrastructure. It expressed concern at regulations requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents, and about reports of violence against women and human rights defenders. 65. The Republic of Korea highlighted significant steps taken to address racially motivated crime and improvements to ease the requirements for founding political parties. 66. Romania was concerned about restrictions on freedom of association and expression and alleged torture in detention. It hoped for the continued ratification of further international human rights instruments. 67. Rwanda welcomed the extension of the moratorium on the death penalty, action to combat trafficking in persons and reforms to the judicial system, including to prevent corruption. 68. Saudi Arabia welcomed the attachment of the Russian Federation to constructive engagement with international human rights mechanisms and acknowledged important steps taken in the field of human rights. 8

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