[cc-humanrights] GAC WG HRIL Terms of Reference

[Karel Douglas]

Yes Stephanie,I could see that happening. We have to be realistic - HR is
not a popular topic in some countries but to 'save face' those same
countries would support a statement to ask ICANN to embody HR principles.

regards

Karel

On Sat, Feb 13, 2016 at 8:57 PM, Stephanie Perrin <
stephanie.perrin at mail.utoronto.ca> wrote:

> I would add to this, Karel, that some countries that have strong
> constitutional protections are nevertheless not enforcing them with respect
> to ICANN, but rather are enfranchising ICANN to do their dirty work for
> them.  I find this particularly noxious.
> Stephanie Perrin
>
>
> On 2016-02-13 17:59, Karel Douglas wrote:
>
> Thanks Niels, Good start by the GAC.
>
> I hope that the WG seeks the assistance of NCUC in their research so as to
> avoid a duplication of efforts.
>
> I found it interesting to read in "Deliverables" (page 3 of 4 , 2nd
> bullet, last sentence): it basically states that the GAC need not agree
> with the findings / recommendations of the WG. In such a case the WG would
> have to reconsider or revise its proposals.
>
> This provision ( or proviso) does not seem unusual except that the
> principles of HRs are not universal to all the members of the GAC. Some
> countries are known to have a poor record on HR.
>
> In otherwords the WG would probably draft a robust statement on HR ( eg
> right to privacy, data protection, freedom of expression , openness etc
> etc) which statement would bind future GAC behaviour - it'll be  adopted by
> GAC as their position on HR for all times.
>
> How likely would member states that are known offenders of  Human rights
> seek to agree to such a HR statement? Such a statement could be
> inconsistent with their national laws and policies.
>
> Lets hope that this is not the case.
>
> regards
>
> Karel
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 6:19 PM, Niels ten Oever <niels at article19.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> White smoke from the GAC, the GAC Working Group on Human Rights and
>> International Law agreed on its Terms of Reference. Please find it
>> attached.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Niels
>>
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