In this article, we will explore the topic of Freedom of assembly in depth, analyzing its origins, its relevance today, and its impact in various areas. Since its appearance, Freedom of assembly has aroused great interest and has been the subject of numerous debates and studies. Over the years, Freedom of assembly has evolved and adapted to the changes of the modern world, acquiring new dimensions and meanings. Through this article, we will delve into the most relevant aspects of Freedom of assembly, offering a complete and updated vision that allows the reader to thoroughly understand this phenomenon and its implications in today's society.
Right to form social or political groups and hold meetings
The terms freedom of assembly and freedom of association may be used to distinguish between the freedom to assemble in public places and the freedom to join an association. Freedom of assembly is often used in the context of the right to protest, while freedom of association is used in the context of labor rights and in the Constitution of the United States is interpreted to mean both the freedom to assemble and the freedom to join an association.
Human rights instruments
Freedom of assembly is included in, among others, the following human rights instruments:
^Jeremy McBride, Freedom of Association, in The Essentials of... Human Rights, Hodder Arnold, London, 2005, pp. 18–20
^See: NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co., 458 U.S. 898 (1982); Healey v. James, 408 U.S. 169 (1972); Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen v. Virginia, 377 U.S. 1 (1964); United Mine Workers v. Illinois State Bar Assn., 389 U.S. 217 (1967).