Croatia urged to respect free speech in social media

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović last week called on the Croatian authorities to respect free speech on social media platforms.

Izvor: OSCE

Monday, 14.07.2014.

14:54

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Croatia urged to respect free speech in social media

“It is unacceptable to arrest, fine or imprison people for their views, regardless of how, when and where they are expressed. I call on the Croatian authorities to refrain from these repressive measures and safeguard freedom of expression,” Mijatović said.

On July 8 the police in Đakovo in eastern Croatia arrested and fined an individual for offending and patronizing police officers on Facebook. According to Croatian legislation on public order, this type of offense could result in imprisonment of up to 30 days.

“In general no one should face imprisonment for expressing their views, free speech should only be restricted to instances of intentional and dangerous incitement to violence,” Mijatović said.

“The authorities should conduct a thorough review of all legislation to safeguard fundamental freedom of expression, starting with the full decriminalization of insult, defamation and libel.”

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