100 Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa, adopted by the African Commission
during its 32nd Ordinary Session, 17 - 23 October, 2002, Banjul, The Gambia.
101 Ibid. Principle II(1).
102 Ibid, Principle II (2).
103 n 4 above. para 54.
104 n 76 above. Para. 198.
105 Ibid, Principle XII(1).
106 n 76 above, para. 187.
107 Communication 54/91-61/91-96/93-98/93-164/97_196/97-210/98- Malawi African Association and
Others v. Mauritania (2000) ACHPR. para 106.
108 Ibid. para. 102.
109 Claude Reyes et al v Chile (2003), IACHR.
110 n 3 above.para 65.
111 The concept of National Security and Public interest was recognised as justifiable grounds to limit
freedom f expression under the Charter in the Kenneth Good Case. Para 189.
112 n 14 above. para 80.
113 See also Article 12(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
which also provides that "The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the
enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health."
114 n 3 above. para 46.
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