Article 21

No

The right of peaceful assemably shall be recognized.

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.

authorizes

3. Nothing in this article shall authorize States Parties to

the International Labour Organization Convention of 1948 concerning

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize to

to be taken

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to be

take legislative measures which would prejudice, or to apply the law applied In such a manner as to prejudice, the guarantees provided for in that--

Convention. the International Labour Organization Convention of 1948

concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize as it applies to Hong Kong.

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