Right of peaceful assembly

In force

(1)

A person has the right to assemble peacefully with others in a public place.

(2)

The right is subject only to such restrictions as are necessary and reasonable in a democratic society in the interests of—

(a)

public safety; or

(b)

public order; or

(c)

the protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons.

(3)

In subsection (2)(c), a reference to the rights of persons includes a reference to—

(a)

the rights of members of the public to enjoy the natural environment; and

(b)

the rights of persons to carry on business.

(4)

Nothing in this section limits the power of a local authority to regulate pedestrian malls, but the power is subject to the right mentioned in subsection (1).

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