B. Freedom of association and the right to peaceful assembly International provisions: Article 20 UDHR 1. Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. 2. No one may be compelled to belong to an association. Articles 21 and 22 ICCPR Article 21 The right of peaceful assembly shall be recognized. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those imposed in conformity with the law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. Article 22 1. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and join trade unions for the protection of his interests. 2. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those which are prescribed by law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. This article shall not prevent the imposition of lawful restrictions on members of the armed forces and of the police in their exercise of this right. 3. Nothing in this article shall authorize States Parties to the International Labour Organisation Convention of 1948 concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize to take legislative measures which would prejudice, or to apply the law in such a manner as to prejudice, the guarantees provided for in that Convention. Article 24(5), (6) and (7) Arab Charter Every citizen has the right: 5. To freely form and join associations with others. 6. To freedom of association and peaceful assembly. 7. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of these rights other than those which are prescribed by law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public safety, public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. Relevant domestic provisions: Article 26, Palestinian Basic Law Palestinians shall have the right to participate in political life, both individually and in groups. They shall have the following rights in particular: 1. To form, establish and join political parties in accordance with the law. 2. To form and establish unions, associations, societies, clubs and popular institutions in accordance with the law. 145