
#FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY FREE#
Like all rights in the Act, the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of association can be limited where it is reasonable and demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom.īack to top When this right could be relevant The freedom to join trade unions is simply an example of freedom of association. This right extends to all forms of association with others, including but not only for political purposes. This right covers preparing for and conducting of the assembly and protects the organisers and the participants. Only peaceful assemblies are protected, not those which involve violence. Meetings and protests are examples of assemblies. The right to peaceful assembly is the right of individuals to gather for a common purpose or to pursue common goals. This right is based on Articles 21 and 22 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. This right protects not only the right to meet but to join or form a group with like-minded people. The Human Rights Act protects the right of peaceful assembly and freedom of association. Every person has the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and join trade unions.Every person has the right of peaceful assembly.Section 22 of the Human Rights Act 2019 says that: Toggle menu for Information in your languageĭownload the Right to peaceful assembly and freedom of association fact sheet (PDF File, 275.3 KB).Laws and policies which limit human rights Protecting human rights in locked environments during COVID-19 What is the Commission doing about COVID restrictions that impact on human rights?Ĭustomers, face masks and discrimination - a guide for Queensland businesses and services Toggle menu for COVID-19 and human rights.Toggle menu for For people in prison or detention.Significant dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Guided Protection: our Indigenous artwork Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland: a brief human rights history Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory GroupĪbout the Anti-Discrimination Act - Torres Strait CreoleĪbout the Human Rights Act - Torres Strait CreoleĪboriginal people in Queensland: a brief human rights history Human rights and discrimination: a guide for our mob Toggle menu for For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleįor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Right to protection against retrospective criminal lawsĮasy read guide to the Anti-Discrimination Actĭiscrimination in the provision of goods or servicesĭiscrimination in large resource projects

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