141.35

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 40 - January 2022
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
Recommendation

Amend the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act of 2019 in consultation with civil society, recognize the legitimacy of peaceful spontaneous assemblies and demonstrations and develop law enforcement protocols on the management of assemblies that are compatible with international human rights norms and standards

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Civil society
  • Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
  • International instruments
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