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Article 36: Freedom of Peaceful Assembly

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Constitution Text

“Citizens may not be prohibited or hindered from assembling unarmed in peaceful meetings. This right may not be limited otherwise than by law and only when this is necessary to protect the security of the State or society, public order, the health or morals of people, or the rights or freedoms of other persons.”

Summary

Citizens may not be prohibited or hindered from assembling unarmed in peaceful meetings. This right may be limited only by law and only when necessary to protect the security of the State or society, public order, the health or morals of people, or the rights and freedoms of others.

Key Points

  • •Citizens may assemble unarmed in peaceful meetings; this may not be prohibited or hindered.
  • •The right may be limited only by law.
  • •Grounds for limitation: security of the State or society, public order, health or morals of people, rights and freedoms of other persons.

Practical Example

Residents can hold a peaceful protest outside the Seimas or a municipality building; the police may intervene only in cases provided by law, for example when public order or other people's safety is at risk.

Exam Tips

Remember the two features, meetings must be peaceful and unarmed, and that the right can be limited only by law. Questions also cover the grounds for limitation.

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