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General comments and recommendations

General Comment No. 37 on Article 21 (Right of peaceful assembly)

Published

17 September 2020

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CCPR/C/GC/37

Focus

Civil and political rights

This document, adopted on 27 July 2020, gives a comprehensive overview on the right of peaceful assembly, outlining the responsibilities of states in ensuring the right as well as providing guidance for protest organizers.