Article 69, which imposes legal liability on a person who “infringes the honour and dignity of a candidate”, is too broad and could be applied in a manner that would violate a person’s right to free speech and expression. This broad prohibition could lead to a violation of Article 10 ECHR, OSCE commitments, and domestic constitutional principles.[11] It should be recommended that Article 69 be reformulated in a manner that is consistent with the right to free speech and expression.
4.9 The media, limitations on fundamental freedoms of speech and expression during the campaign
