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32 - Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly without prior permission of the State.
5 Related Recommendations
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Recommendation
Convention/Treaty Body
ICCPR-23
The State party should fully guarantee the right to freedom of assembly in compliance with the Covenant and revise its legislation accordingly. It should adopt procedures and regulations in compliance with human rights standards for the police in controlling large crowds of protestors. It should investigate incidents which occurred in the State party, in particular during the 2012 demonstrations, and prosecute and bring Police and Defence Forces officers responsible to justice.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
UPR - 141.90
Ensure a safe environment for civil society participation, particularly the protection of persons contributing to the work of the Human Rights Council
Universal Periodic Review
UPR - 143.60
Develop and implement laws, policies and mechanisms that ensure full protection of all journalists and human rights defenders against attacks and reprisals
Universal Periodic Review
UPR - 141.83
Uphold freedoms essential for a stable democracy, including freedoms of speech and assembly
Universal Periodic Review
UPR - 143.58
Reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law immediately and ensure that security forces exercise restraint in the face of peaceful and democratic protests and cease intimidation of the media
Universal Periodic Review
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