Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada (LRWC) has published ‘The Right to Dissent’, a guide to international law obligations to respect, protect and fullfil the right of all persons to participate in public affairs by engaging in criticism, opposition and dissent. The Right to Dissent explains the international legal standards, principles, and jurisprudence protecting the rights to dissent and protest as essential human rights. This unique guide provides activists, human rights defenders, jurists, NGOs, corporate actors, and government authorities with the tools and knowledge necessary to ensure rights, protect the lives and liberty of dissenters, enable meaningful participation in public life, and promote the rule of law. The guide is available for download here.
Source: ISHR