Article 11 Freedom of assembly
Article 11 Freedom of assembly
Real World
During the 2009 G20 protests in London, police used 'kettling' — confining protesters for hours without food or water — which the European Court of Human Rights later examined in Austin v UK as a potential interference with Article 11 rights.
Exam Focus
Specify that Article 11 only protects 'peaceful' assembly; if the assembly turns violent, the protection may be lost — this distinction is frequently tested.
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