(1)   Everyone shall have the right to peaceful assembly.

(2)   Everyone shall have the right to form and join organisations.

(3)   Political parties may be formed and may operate freely on the basis of the right to association. Political parties shall participate in the formation and expression of the will of the people. Political parties shall not exercise public power directly.

(4)   The detailed rules for the operation and financial management of political parties shall be laid down in a cardinal Act.

(5)   Trade unions and other interest representation organisations may be formed and may operate freely on the basis of the right to association.