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"No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those which are prescribed by law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security of public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of the public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others."
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UNGA: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, art. 22.2

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  • Freedom of association may be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and necessary in a democratic society.
  • Freedom of association may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the rights and freedoms of others.
  • Freedom of association may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interests of public health or morals.
  • Freedom of association may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interest of public safety/order.
  • Freedom of association may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interest of national security.
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