Question of the freedom of information and of the Press in times of emergency

UN General Assembly, Question of the freedom of information and of the Press in times of emergency, A/RES/425, UN General Assembly, 14 December 1950, https://www.refworld.org/legal/resolution/unga/1950/en/7734 [accessed 21 April 2025]
LinkedIn

V. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE THIRD COMMITTEE
425. Question of the freedom of information and of the Press in times of emergency

The General Assembly, Considering that freedom of information and of the Press is one of the fundamental freedoms and should be advanced and safeguarded, Considering that limitations might be placed on this freedom in emergencies or on the pretext of emergencies, Recommends to all Member States that, when they are compelled to declare a state of emergency, measures to limit freedom of information and of the Press shall be taken only in the most exceptional circumstances and then only to the extent strictly required by the situation. 325th plenary meeting,
14 December 1950.
Disclaimer:

This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.