Freedom of assembly

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ICCPR Article 21 states:

The right of peaceful assembly shall be recognized. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those imposed in conformity with the law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order ( ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

International scrutiny

• Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly and association :
  
  See April 2013 Report (PDF)

Commission work

• Australian Human Rights Commission Act report No. 34 - Report of an inquiry into a complaint by Mr Daniel Clark against the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of a breach of his human right to freedom of expression (2006) 
  
  Withdrawal of invitation to Falun Dafa representative to attend human rights consultations: Falun Dafa protest outside same venue
  
  Human rights considered: ICCPR Articles 19, 21
• Comment on High Court case 2013

More information

• Attorney-General's Department Guidance Sheet

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