Freedom of Assembly - Human Rights Instruments

Human Rights Instruments

The freedom of assembly is written about in the following human rights instruments:

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 20
  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - Article 21
  • European Convention on Human Rights - Article 11
  • American Convention on Human Rights - Article 15

Examples of the national and regional constitutions recognizing the freedom of assembly are:

  • Bangladesh - Articles 37 and 38 of the Constitution of Bangladesh guarantee the freedom of association and assembly.
  • Canada - S. 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms which forms part of the Constitution Act, 1982
  • France - article 431-1 of the Nouveau Code Pénal
  • Germany - Art. 8 GG
  • Hong Kong Basic Law Section 27
  • India- Fundamental Rights in India
  • Japan - Article 21
  • Macau Basic Law Article 27
  • Republic of Ireland - Guaranteed by Article 40.6.1 of the Constitution of Ireland
  • South Africa Bill of Rights Article 17
  • Spain - Article 21 of the Spanish Constitution of 1978
  • Turkey - article 33 and 34 of the Constitution of Turkey guarantee the freedom of association and assembly.
  • Taiwan (Republic of China) - Article 14 guarantees freedom of assembly and association.
  • United States - First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

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