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"It is prohibited to impose limitations on the rights and freedoms guaranteed by virtue of this Charter unless where prescribed by law and considered necessary to protect national and economic security, or public order, or public health, or morals, or the rights and freedoms of others."
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LAS: Arab Charter on Human Rights , art. 4(a)

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Arab Charter on Human Rights

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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 assembly may be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society.
  • Freedom of movement may only be restricted when provided by law, necessary in a democratic society, and consistent with other rights.
  • Access to information may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interest of public safety.
  • Access to information may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interest of preventing crime or disorder.
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