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Article 19(1)(b)

Freedom to assemble peacefully

You can gather peacefully with others, without weapons.

Real life

Students hold a quiet sit-in asking for cleaner washrooms. Peaceful gathering is protected.

What it means

  • The gathering must be peaceful and unarmed.
  • Authorities may set fair conditions like place and timing for safety.
  • Violence removes the protection.

Related rights

Freedom of speech and expressionArticle 19(1)(a)Freedom to form groupsArticle 19(1)(c)Freedom of movement and residenceArticle 19(1)(d)-(e)