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"Central to the realization of the right is the requirement that any restrictions, in principle, be content neutral, and thus not be related to the message conveyed by the assembly."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 37: The Right of Peaceful Assembly (Article 21), para. 48

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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.