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Article 44
 

Freedom of Assembly


1. Everyone shall have the right to freely participate and organise peaceful, unarmed assemblies. 


2. Outdoor assemblies shall be held in the cases prescribed by law on the basis of notification given within a reasonable time period. Notification shall not be required for holding spontaneous assemblies.


3. The law may prescribe restrictions on the exercise of the right to freedom of assembly for judges, prosecutors, investigators, as well as servicemen of the armed forces, national security, the police and other militarised bodies. 


4. The conditions and procedure for the exercise and protection of the freedom of assembly shall be prescribed by law. 


5. The right to freedom of assembly may be restricted only by law, for the purpose of state security, preventing crimes, protecting public order, health and morals or protecting the basic rights and freedoms of others.