When would I need to enforce my right to freedom of assembly? Whenever there is breach or a threat to breach the exercise of the right to freedom of assembly, any citizen can take steps to protect and enforce such right. This means ensuring respect for the laws, regulations and standards for for freedom of […]
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Assembly,
The protection of the right to freedom of assembly is very fundamental in a democratic society. The government as well as the citizens have distinctive roles to play in its protection. It is the primary responsibility of the state to put in place adequate mechanisms to ensure that the right to freedom of assembly is […]
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Assembly,
Can the Nigerian government, police or authorities limit my right to assembly? What are the limitations to this right?
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Assembly,
This section presents the contact details of government institutions and non-governmental organizations that could support the enforcement of the right to Freedom of Expression in Nigeria.
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Expression,
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Expression,
When the government, the police or public bodies limit freedom of expression they must do it in a way that is legal. If this is not followed, then the limitation is unlawful and is a breach of your rights. Below we explore how freedom of expression is allowed to be limited and what would be […]
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Expression,
Activists, journalists or civil society organisations are sometimes threatened with defamation to stop their activism. Knowing the basics about defamation can help you protect yourself from such allegations. More specific information will need the assistance of a lawyer or civil society organisation which focuses on this issue.
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Expression,
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Expression,
Freedom of assembly is a fundamental right that underpins all democratic societies. Its enforcement and protection creates a platform through which individuals and groups can get together and express their views, opinions or displeasure on issues affecting their society as well as share ideas. To this end, this guide has been developed to serve as […]
Content type: Legal Areas
Legal Topic: Freedom of Assembly,