Obligation
Freedom of Assembly
International and regional treaties recognize freedom of assembly as essential to democratic elections, especially for candidates and political parties.[1] Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under circumstances prescribed by law and necessary in a democratic society.[2] These include:
Relevant Election Parts
Issues
Campaigning Without Interference
- Relevant Election Parts:
- Candidacy and Campaigning
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
- Everyone has the right to peaceful assembly. [?]
- 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 is integral to fostering communication between citizens and political leaders. [?]
Restrictions on the campaign activities were nondiscriminatory and subject to prompt independent and impartial judicial review
- Freedom of assembly must be respected in the context of political rallies and meetings. [?]
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of public health or morals. [?]
- Freedom of assembly may be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society. [?]
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of protecting the rights and freedoms of others. [?]
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of public safety/order. [?]
- Freedom of assembly may only be restricted under certain circumstances, including in the interest of national security. [?]