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Chapter 4, Part 2 · Art. 36

Freedom of association

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) Every person has the right to freedom of association, which includes the right to form, join or participate in the activities of an association of any kind.
(2) A person shall not be compelled to join an association of any kind.
(3) Any legislation that requires registration of an association of any kind shall provide that—
  (a) registration may not be withheld or withdrawn unreasonably; and
  (b) there shall be a right to have a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.
In simple words
  • Everyone has the right to form, join or take part in an association of any kind.
    Art. 36(1)

    (1) Every person has the right to freedom of association, which includes the right to form, join or participate in the activities of an association of any kind.

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  • No one can be forced to join an association.
    Art. 36(2)

    (2) A person shall not be compelled to join an association of any kind.

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  • If an association must be registered, registration cannot be refused or withdrawn unreasonably.
    Art. 36(3)(a)

    (a) registration may not be withheld or withdrawn unreasonably; and

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  • You have a right to a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.
    Art. 36(3)(b)

    (b) there shall be a right to have a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.

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Kids explanation
  • You can join groups with other people, and no one can force you to join.
    Art. 36(1)

    (1) Every person has the right to freedom of association, which includes the right to form, join or participate in the activities of an association of any kind.

    Read the full article →