Summary
Freedom of movement may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the rights and freedoms of others.
Obligations
Issues
Criteria
- Freedom of movement was respected for all electoral stakeholders, including candidates, parties, and their supporters during the campaign period
- Freedom of movement was guaranteed to all electoral stakeholders, including the media
- Freedom of movement was respected throughout the electoral process, including the immediate election period
Quotes
- The rights mentioned in paragraph 1 of the present article shall not be subject to any restrictions except those that are provided by law, are necessary to protect national security, public order (ordre public), public health or morals, or the rights and freedoms of others and are consistent with the other rights recognized in the present Convention.
- The exercise of the foregoing rights [freedom of movement and residence] may be restricted only pursuant to a law to the extent necessary in a democratic society to prevent crime or to protect national security, public safety, public order, public morals, public health, or the rights or freedoms of others.
- No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of the rights set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article other than such as are prescribed by the law in the interests of national security or public safety, public order, public health or morals or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
- The above-mentioned rights shall not be subject to any restrictions except those which are provided by law, are necessary to protect national security, public order (ordre public), public health or morals or the rights and freedoms of others, and are consistent with the other rights recognized in the present Covenant.