Issue
Campaigning Without Interference
Election Parts
Criteria
- Candidates and their supporters were able to assemble freely throughout the campaign period. This obligation included organizing and participating in public rallies and peaceful campaign activities
- Restrictions on the campaign activities were proportionate, non-discriminatory, and subject to prompt independent and impartial judicial review
- Citizens were able to participate in public affairs through political parties and nongovernmental organizations
Summaries
- There should be no requirement to obtain a permission to hold an assembly.
- States should pursue policies encouraging the participation of the youth in public affairs and decision-making processes affecting them.
- All forms of peaceful assembly are protected, including online meetings and online activities to plan, organize, and mobilize for assemblies.
- Freedom of assembly may be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society.
- The procedure for notifying authorities of a planned assembly should be clear and simple.
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of protecting the rights and freedoms of others.
- Everyone has the right to peaceful assembly.
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of national security.
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of public health or morals.
- Freedom of assembly must be respected in the context of political rallies and meetings.
- The state is obliged to provide and to cover costs related to the holding of assemblies in public spaces, including security, medical care, and cleaning.
- Political parties, candidates, and citizens have the right to organize and participate in public rallies and conduct legitimate campaigning without undue influence.
- Everyone is entitled to protection under the law when peacefully opposing acts that violate human rights.
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of public safety/order.
- Freedom of assembly is integral to fostering communication between citizens and political leaders.