Article 11 Evaluation Flashcards
Introduction-What is Article 11?
The right to assembly.
Introduction- What three rights are there under Article 11?
Peaceful assembly
Right to association with others
Right to form and belong to a trade union
Introduction- What meetings are covered under Art11?
Meetings
Demonstrations
Sit in’s
Introduction- What can Art11 do and not do?
Can’t ban assembly but can control them.
Introduction- Where are the legitimate aims?
11(2)
Introduction- What are the legitimate aims?
National security
Public safety
Introduction- What do collective rights do?
Protect rights of individuals to join others in collective action.
Right to peaceful assembly case
Platform
Assembly without disproportionate restrictions case
Tabernacle
Right to join trade unions case
RedFearn
Limitations for terrorists case
MC Feeley
Any interferences must be under ART11(2) A01
Prescribed by law
Legitimate aim
Necessary in a democratic society
Prescribed by law
Law must be Clear, precise and predictable
Legitimate aim
National security
Prevention of disorder or crime
Protection of health and morals
Necessary in democratic society
Must be proportionate and within margin of appreciation
Any interferences must be under ART11(2) A03 positive
Fair balance is created between individuals and community with qualified right.
Margin of appreciation means flexible approach to restrictions.
Individual circumstances taken into account with flexibility.
Example of flexibility
COVID 2020 restrictions prevented mass infections and death.
Any interferences must be under ART11(2) A03 Negative
Too much flexibility.
Important right should be better protected.
Right given wide margin of appreciation which can be seen as unfair.