Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Freedom of movement must be respected in the context of political rallies and meetings.

Obligations

Freedom of Movement

Election Parts

Candidacy and Campaigning

Issues

Freedom of Movement for Political Candidates and Their Supporters

Criteria

Freedom of movement was respected for all electoral stakeholders, including candidates, parties, and their supporters during the campaign period

Quotes

States shall respect and ensure the human rights of all individuals within their territory and subject to their jurisdiction. In time of elections, the State and its organs should therefore ensure: That freedom of movement, assembly, association and expression are respected, particularly in the context of political rallies and meetings.