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Vote For GA resolution Right To Assemble
Resolution Analysis
Overview
"Right To Assemble" is a resolution by the esteemed General Assembly author Maowi that seeks to replace the recently repealed GAR #27 "Freedom Of Assembly". It replaces important protections that were stripped by the repeal of GAR #27, while adding additional restrictions to protect the general public.
Recommendation
This proposal, like its recently-repealed predecessor, seeks to enforce the right to peaceful assembly with limited exceptions for public safety. It resolves the issues presented in the repeal of its predecessor, including by introducing specific definitions for harmful activities, reasons for which governments may take action against a gathering, but only if it is the least restrictive way of doing so. These definitions are sensible, carefully worded, and prevents loopholes such as allowing governments to declare certain assemblies illegal activities. In addition, the proposal allows governments to prevent assemblies based on hate and requires them to protect groups targeted by these assemblies, a step which protects the civil rights of minorities.
For these reasons, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote For the at-vote General Assembly proposal, "Right To Assemble".