This legal report examines the case of Leonardo M. Fernández Otaño in light of the Inter-American Principles on Academic Freedom and University Autonomy. Prepared by CAFA Legal within the framework of the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CLAA), the report analyzes the violations of academic freedom and other human rights resulting from the reprisals the scholar faced after exercising his right to freedom of expression and participating in peaceful demonstrations in Cuba.
The report is part of CLAA’s efforts to promote the protection of academic freedom across the Americas through the development of legal analyses of emblematic cases. By examining this case, the document provides an interpretation of the applicable Inter-American standards and contributes to strengthening legal and advocacy tools for the defense of academic freedom and university autonomy.
Read the complete report (Spanish versión): Informe jurídico “Estándares Internacionales sobre Libertad Académica”| Caso Leonardo M. Fernández Otaño