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"The Assembly calls on all member States to: (...) 10.5. ensure that NGOs are effectively involved in the consultation process concerning new legislation which concerns them and other issues of particular importance to society, such as the protection of human rights."

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Resolution 2226(2018) on New Restrictions on NGO Activities in Council of Europe Member States, para. 10.5

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Resolution 2226(2018) on New Restrictions on NGO Activities in Council of Europe Member States

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States should involve civil society organizations and facilitate their effective participation in public decision-making processes.
NGOs should be consulted at all stages of the legislative and/or administrative process that will determine their status.