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The European Convention Articles

Freedom of Association and Its Limits

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Overview

Recall questions on the freedoms protected by Article 11.1, the groups it covers and the three cumulative requirements a restriction must meet.

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Answer each one before you reveal it.

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Key term

Besides peaceful assembly, what other fundamental freedom is protected under Article 11.1 ECHR?

Key term

What legitimate aim under Article 11.2 would justify restricting an assembly likely to cause riots?

Key term

Which specific categories of state employees may have lawful restrictions placed on their Article 11 rights?

Process

What kinds of body does Article 11 protect, and which aims justify restricting it?

Questions from this subtopic

Each one with the model answer underneath.

  1. 1

    Besides peaceful assembly, what other fundamental freedom is protected under Article 11.1 ECHR?

    Model answer

    The right to freedom of association with others.

  2. 2

    What types of groups does freedom of association under Article 11 allow individuals to form and join?

    Model answer

    Trade unions, political parties, and other organisations.

  3. 3

    Which paragraph of Article 11 provides for restrictions on the rights guaranteed in Article 11.1?

    Model answer

    Article 11.2.

  4. 4

    State the three cumulative requirements a restriction under Article 11.2 must meet to be lawful.

    Model answer

    It must be prescribed by law, necessary in a democratic society, and pursue a legitimate aim.

  5. 5

    How can public safety serve as a justification for restricting Article 11 rights?

    Model answer

    Public safety is a legitimate aim under Article 11.2, allowing restrictions where necessary to protect the physical safety of the public.

  6. 6

    What legitimate aim under Article 11.2 would justify restricting an assembly likely to cause riots?

    Model answer

    The prevention of disorder or crime.

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