Right of access to information |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.1
Subject to their national law and legislation and in accordance with national context, States should expropriate only where rights to land, fisheries or
forests are required for a public purpose. States should clearly define the concept of public purpose in law, in order to allow for judicial review. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their national law as well as their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable
regional and international instruments. They should respect all legitimate tenure right holders, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, by
acquiring the minimum resources necessary and promptly providing just compensation in accordance with national law
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Right of access to information |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.1
Subject to their national law and legislation and in accordance with national context, States should expropriate only where rights to land, fisheries or
forests are required for a public purpose. States should clearly define the concept of public purpose in law, in order to allow for judicial review. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their national law as well as their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable
regional and international instruments. They should respect all legitimate tenure right holders, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, by
acquiring the minimum resources necessary and promptly providing just compensation in accordance with national law
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Right of access to information |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.2
States should ensure that the planning and process for expropriation are transparent and participatory. Anyone likely to be affected should be identified, and properly informed and consulted at all stages.
Consultations, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, should provide information regarding possible alternative approaches to achieve the public purpose, and should have regard to strategies to minimize disruption of livelihoods. States should be sensitive where proposed expropriations involve areas of particular cultural, religious or environmental significance, or where the land, fisheries and forests in question are particularly important to the livelihoods of the poor or vulnerable.
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Right of access to information |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.2
States should ensure that the planning and process for expropriation are transparent and participatory. Anyone likely to be affected should be identified, and properly informed and consulted at all stages.
Consultations, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, should provide information regarding possible alternative approaches to achieve the public purpose, and should have regard to strategies to minimize disruption of livelihoods. States should be sensitive where proposed expropriations involve areas of particular cultural, religious or environmental significance, or where the land, fisheries and forests in question are particularly important to the livelihoods of the poor or vulnerable.
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Right of access to information |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.6
All parties should endeavour to prevent corruption, particularly through use of objectively assessed values, transparent and decentralized
processes and services, and a right to appeal.
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Right of access to information |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.8
States should, prior to eviction or shift in land use which could result in depriving individuals and communities from access to their productive
resources, explore feasible alternatives in consultation with the affected parties, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, with a view to avoiding, or at least minimizing, the need to resort to evictions
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Right of access to information |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.1
Subject to their national law and legislation and in accordance with national context, States should expropriate only where rights to land, fisheries or
forests are required for a public purpose. States should clearly define the concept of public purpose in law, in order to allow for judicial review. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their national law as well as their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable
regional and international instruments. They should respect all legitimate tenure right holders, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, by
acquiring the minimum resources necessary and promptly providing just compensation in accordance with national law
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Right of access to information |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.1
Subject to their national law and legislation and in accordance with national context, States should expropriate only where rights to land, fisheries or
forests are required for a public purpose. States should clearly define the concept of public purpose in law, in order to allow for judicial review. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their national law as well as their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable
regional and international instruments. They should respect all legitimate tenure right holders, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, by
acquiring the minimum resources necessary and promptly providing just compensation in accordance with national law
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Right of access to information |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.2
States should ensure that the planning and process for expropriation are transparent and participatory. Anyone likely to be affected should be identified, and properly informed and consulted at all stages.
Consultations, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, should provide information regarding possible alternative approaches to achieve the public purpose, and should have regard to strategies to minimize disruption of livelihoods. States should be sensitive where proposed expropriations involve areas of particular cultural, religious or environmental significance, or where the land, fisheries and forests in question are particularly important to the livelihoods of the poor or vulnerable.
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Right of access to information |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.2
States should ensure that the planning and process for expropriation are transparent and participatory. Anyone likely to be affected should be identified, and properly informed and consulted at all stages.
Consultations, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, should provide information regarding possible alternative approaches to achieve the public purpose, and should have regard to strategies to minimize disruption of livelihoods. States should be sensitive where proposed expropriations involve areas of particular cultural, religious or environmental significance, or where the land, fisheries and forests in question are particularly important to the livelihoods of the poor or vulnerable.
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Right of access to information |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.6
All parties should endeavour to prevent corruption, particularly through use of objectively assessed values, transparent and decentralized
processes and services, and a right to appeal.
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Right of access to information |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.8
States should, prior to eviction or shift in land use which could result in depriving individuals and communities from access to their productive
resources, explore feasible alternatives in consultation with the affected parties, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, with a view to avoiding, or at least minimizing, the need to resort to evictions
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Right of access to information |
UNDROP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas |
11.1 & 11.2
1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to seek, receive, develop and impart information, including information about factors that may affect the production, processing, marketing and distribution of their products.
2. States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas have access to relevant, transparent, timely and adequate information in a language and form and through means adequate to their cultural methods so as to promote their empowerment and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making in matters that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods.
|
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.1
Subject to their national law and legislation and in accordance with national context, States should expropriate only where rights to land, fisheries or
forests are required for a public purpose. States should clearly define the concept of public purpose in law, in order to allow for judicial review. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their national law as well as their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable
regional and international instruments. They should respect all legitimate tenure right holders, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, by
acquiring the minimum resources necessary and promptly providing just compensation in accordance with national law
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Right of access to information |
UNDROP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas |
11.1 & 11.2
1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to seek, receive, develop and impart information, including information about factors that may affect the production, processing, marketing and distribution of their products.
2. States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas have access to relevant, transparent, timely and adequate information in a language and form and through means adequate to their cultural methods so as to promote their empowerment and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making in matters that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods.
|
Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.1
Subject to their national law and legislation and in accordance with national context, States should expropriate only where rights to land, fisheries or
forests are required for a public purpose. States should clearly define the concept of public purpose in law, in order to allow for judicial review. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their national law as well as their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable
regional and international instruments. They should respect all legitimate tenure right holders, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, by
acquiring the minimum resources necessary and promptly providing just compensation in accordance with national law
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Right of access to information |
UNDROP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas |
11.1 & 11.2
1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to seek, receive, develop and impart information, including information about factors that may affect the production, processing, marketing and distribution of their products.
2. States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas have access to relevant, transparent, timely and adequate information in a language and form and through means adequate to their cultural methods so as to promote their empowerment and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making in matters that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.2
States should ensure that the planning and process for expropriation are transparent and participatory. Anyone likely to be affected should be identified, and properly informed and consulted at all stages.
Consultations, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, should provide information regarding possible alternative approaches to achieve the public purpose, and should have regard to strategies to minimize disruption of livelihoods. States should be sensitive where proposed expropriations involve areas of particular cultural, religious or environmental significance, or where the land, fisheries and forests in question are particularly important to the livelihoods of the poor or vulnerable.
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Right of access to information |
UNDROP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas |
11.1 & 11.2
1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to seek, receive, develop and impart information, including information about factors that may affect the production, processing, marketing and distribution of their products.
2. States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas have access to relevant, transparent, timely and adequate information in a language and form and through means adequate to their cultural methods so as to promote their empowerment and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making in matters that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.2
States should ensure that the planning and process for expropriation are transparent and participatory. Anyone likely to be affected should be identified, and properly informed and consulted at all stages.
Consultations, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, should provide information regarding possible alternative approaches to achieve the public purpose, and should have regard to strategies to minimize disruption of livelihoods. States should be sensitive where proposed expropriations involve areas of particular cultural, religious or environmental significance, or where the land, fisheries and forests in question are particularly important to the livelihoods of the poor or vulnerable.
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Right of access to information |
UNDROP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas |
11.1 & 11.2
1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to seek, receive, develop and impart information, including information about factors that may affect the production, processing, marketing and distribution of their products.
2. States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas have access to relevant, transparent, timely and adequate information in a language and form and through means adequate to their cultural methods so as to promote their empowerment and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making in matters that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.6
All parties should endeavour to prevent corruption, particularly through use of objectively assessed values, transparent and decentralized
processes and services, and a right to appeal.
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Right of access to information |
UNDROP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas |
11.1 & 11.2
1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to seek, receive, develop and impart information, including information about factors that may affect the production, processing, marketing and distribution of their products.
2. States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that peasants and other people working in rural areas have access to relevant, transparent, timely and adequate information in a language and form and through means adequate to their cultural methods so as to promote their empowerment and to ensure their effective participation in decision-making in matters that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
16. Expropriation and compensation |
16.8
States should, prior to eviction or shift in land use which could result in depriving individuals and communities from access to their productive
resources, explore feasible alternatives in consultation with the affected parties, consistent with the principles of these Guidelines, with a view to avoiding, or at least minimizing, the need to resort to evictions
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