RECOMMENDATION
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.
| Recommendation No: | ICCPR-23 |
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| Recommendation Year: | 2012 |
| Recommendation Text: | 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. |
| Convention/Treaty Body: | International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
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Related Human Rights Articles
ICCPR Article 21 - The right of peaceful assembly shall be recognized. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those imposed in conformity with the law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
Stakeholders
Human Rights Commission of Maldives (HRCM)
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Attorney General's Office (AGO)
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Ministry of Defence (MoD)
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Maldives Police Service (MPS)
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National Integrity Commission (NIC)
Relevant Articles of the Constitution
32 - Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly without prior permission of the State.
Relevant Legislation Articles
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Relevant Regulations & Policies
No Relevant Regulations & Policies
Relevant Articles of other Human Rights Conventions
No Relevant Articles of other Human Rights Conventions
Related Recommendations of other Treaty Bodies
No Related Recommendations of other Treaty Bodies
Related SDGs
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Categories
Freedom of association and peaceful assembly