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UN report declares internet access a human right

DUSHANBE, June 6, 2011, Asia-Plus  — According to a report by Wired, the report released by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection to Freedom of Opinion and Expression on June 3 says that disconnecting people from the internet is a human rights violation and against international law.

The report railed against France and the United Kingdom, which have passed laws to remove accused copyright scofflaws from the internet.  It also protested blocking internet access to quell political unrest.

While blocking and filtering measures deny users access to specific content on the Internet, states have also taken measures to cut off access to the Internet entirely.  The Special Rapporteur considers cutting off users from internet access, regardless of the justification provided, including on the grounds of violating intellectual property rights law, to be disproportionate and thus a violation of article 19, paragraph 3, of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

The Special Rapporteur calls upon all states to ensure that Internet access is maintained at all times, including during times of political unrest.  In particular, the Special Rapporteur urges States to repeal or amend existing intellectual copyright laws which permit users to be disconnected from Internet access, and to refrain from adopting such laws.

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