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Human Rights Law
Quick questions on Articles 10 and 11: freedom of expression and assembly - WJEC A-Level Law
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What is article 11?Show answer
Article 11 protects the freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of association, including the right to form and join trade unions. It covers public protest and demonstrations, provided they are peaceful.
What is the domestic regulation of protest?Show answer
In England and Wales, public protest is regulated chiefly by the Public Order Act 1986. The police may impose conditions on public processions and public assemblies (for example as to route, timing or numbers) where reasonably necessary, and organisers of processions must usually give advance notice. The Act also creates public order offences (such as riot, violent disorder, affray and offences of harassment, alarm or distress). The courts balance the strong value of peaceful protest and political expression against the need to maintain public order and protect the rights of others.
What is q1?Show answer
What kind of expression does Article 10 protect? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name the statute that regulates public processions and assemblies in England and Wales. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Advise whether a restriction on a protest is a justified interference with Articles 10 and 11. [20 marks]
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