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"Restrictions must not be discriminatory, impair the essence of the right, or be aimed at discouraging participation in assemblies or causing a chilling effect."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 37: The Right of Peaceful Assembly (Article 21), para. 36

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General Comment No. 37: The Right of Peaceful Assembly (Article 21)

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Freedom of assembly may be restricted under certain circumstances as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society.