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143.152. Repeal or modify the Penal Code relating to national security
particularly Articles 79, 88 and 258, in order to prevent those articles from
being applied in an arbitrary manner to impede freedom of opinion and
expression, including on the Internet (France);
143.153. Protect freedom of expression both offline and online by bringing
legislation such as Decrees 2 and 72 into compliance with international human
rights law (New Zealand);
143.154. Revise “Decree 72” and “Decree 174” relating to the management,
provision and use of the Internet, to ensure their consistency with international
human rights obligations, and in particular with Articles 19, 21 and 22 of
ICCPR (Ireland);
143.155. Ensure that Decree 72, concerning the management, provision and
use of Internet services and information online, is implemented in a manner
that does not limit individuals’ rights to voice their opinions online (Finland);
143.156. Give space to non-state media, and that make Criminal Code Articles
79, 88 and 258 more specific and consistent with international human rights
obligations on freedom of expression (Australia);
143.157. Amend the provisions concerning offences against national security
which could restrict freedom of expression, including on the Internet,
particularly articles 79, 88 and 258 of the Penal Code, to ensure its compliance
with Viet Nam’s international obligations, including ICCPR (Canada);
143.158. Take the necessary measures to protect freedom of expression and
press freedom, including through the Internet (Brazil);
143.159. Undertake measures enabling unrestricted access and use of the
Internet to all citizens and undertake measures to guarantee the freedom of
opinion and expression to everyone, as well as the freedom of press and media
in the country (Estonia);
143.160. Take measures to ensure the effective protection of the right to
freedom of expression and information, as well as the independence of the
media, and release all human rights defenders, journalists, and religious and
political dissidents detained for the peaceful expression of their opinion (Czech
Republic);
143.161. Guarantee the right to freedom of expression both offline and online,
and bring Decree 72 into line with international human rights obligations
(Austria);
143.162. Give individuals, groups and organs of society the legitimacy and
recognition to promote human rights and express their opinions or dissent
publicly (Norway);
143.163. Ensure that its legal framework allows for free and independent
operation of national and international media in accordance with its
international human rights obligations under ICCPR (Norway);
143.164. In line with its previous commitments, take all measures to ensure
that freedom of expression, including on the Internet, is fully guaranteed in law
and practice by bringing its legislation in line with the obligations of Viet Nam
under ICCPR (Hungary);
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