Everyone has the right to gather peacefully without weapons, in groups of any size, and to hold meetings, rallies, demonstrations, marches, and picket in public squares and other public places.
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Kirk Boydsays
A key piece of Article 5 is that it creates a right to assemble “without weapons.” Research and experience, along with the teachings of Gandhi, has shown that assertive non-violent protest is more effective than violent protest.
Kirk Boyd says
A key piece of Article 5 is that it creates a right to assemble “without weapons.” Research and experience, along with the teachings of Gandhi, has shown that assertive non-violent protest is more effective than violent protest.