Freedom of peaceful assembly
People may express a position together at a peaceful gathering.
What does this right mean?
People may express a position together at a peaceful gathering. Authorities should facilitate assemblies and protect participants.
Why does it matter?
Authorities should facilitate assemblies and protect participants.
Everyday examples
Residents organise a peaceful protest against pollution.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 20(1). International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 21. European Convention on Human Rights — provisions 11. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 54.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 54.
The right protects peaceful assemblies. Legal restrictions and notification rules must be necessary and proportionate, rather than a tool to suppress criticism.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 20(1).
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 21.
- European Convention on Human Rights — provisions 11.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.