Paraguay: Draft Law on Freedom of Expression, Protection of Journalists, Press Workers and Human Rights Defenders

Americas, Paraguay

On the 16th of November 2016, a draft law on the Freedom of Expression and Protection of Journalists, Press Workers and Human Rights Defenders was proposed to the Congress of Paraguay. There has since been no progress on this draft law.

Find the original publication here in Spanish (Sistema Información Legislativa de Paraguay).

Americas

Paraguay

2016

Law, Decree or Similar (incl. proposals)

National Authorities & Institutions

Stalled or Abandoned

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