International recommendation

Prohibition of organizations that promote racial hatred

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Themes:
Hate speech and hate crime
Relevant CERD article:
Art. 4 – Prohibition of racist hate speech and hate crime
Source:
CERD/C/NOR/ CO/23-24, para. 16

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Committee recalls its general recommendation No. 35, in particular its emphasis that article 4 is compatible with the right to freedom of expression. Reiterating its previous recommendation (CERD/C/NOR/CO/21-22, paras. 19–20), the Committee recommends that the State party amend its legislation, in line with article 4 of the Convention, and prohibit the organization of groups that promote and incite racial hatred.