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Case
Summary

The events of the case relate to the restrictions on the right to freedom of expression of 20 journalists and employees of communication firms linked to the television station Compañía Anónima Radio Caracas Televisión (RCTV), between 2001 and 2004.

The IA Court established standards regarding State obligation to prevent situations of harassment, which affect the exercise of freedom of expression. In addition, it analyzed the possible gender bias regarding the assaults suffered by women journalists.

Status
Active
Presentation to the IACommission
  • Jul 23, 2002
Submission to the IACourt
  • Apr 20, 2007
IACourt / Judgment: rights violated
ACHR
13.1, 5.1, 1.1
13.1, 1.1
IACourt / Judgment: rights non-violated
ACHRIACBdoPara
24
13.3
1, 2, 7.b
Descriptors
  • Freedom of expression
Court documents
Documentos de la comisión
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