article 11

Question 1

what is this right about

Answer 1

Freedom of Assembly

Question 2

what type of right is this

Answer 2

QUALIFIED RIGHT that needs to be balanced against other rights (individual vs. community).

Question 3

what does article 11(1) say

Answer 3

“Everyone has right to freedom of peaceful assembly (gathering) & right to freedom of association with others, including right to form & join trade union”

Question 4

is this subjected to limitations

Answer 4

yuh (u got this gng)

Question 5

what’s the governments involvement in this right

Answer 5

There is a positive obligation on governments to protect this right. This involves taking reasonable steps but does not guarantee protection

Question 6

whats the case that backs this

Answer 6

Redmond-Bate v DPP

Question 7

what 3 things does article 11 (1) include

Answer 7

Freedom of peaceful assembly (gathering)

Freedom of association with others

Freedom to form/join a trade union

Question 8

what is article 11(2) about

Answer 8

someone’s freedom of assembly can be limited

Question 9

what are the 3 limitations

Answer 9

In accordance with law
In pursuit of a legitament aim
Necessary in a democratic society

Question 10

what are the 4 sections of in pursuit of a legitimate aim

Answer 10

national security
public safety or prevention of crime or disorder
protection of public health or morals
protection of rights and freedoms of others