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"The prohibition of a specific assembly can be considered only as a measure of last resort. Where the imposition of restrictions on an assembly is deemed necessary, the authorities should first seek to apply the least intrusive measures."

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

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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.