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To what extent do Scottish citizens enjoy freedom of assembly and association?
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To what extent do Scottish citizens enjoy freedom of assembly and association? ________________________________________ The European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms was drawn up in 1950; it recognised that there was a balance to be struck between the general interests of society and the protection of individual's rights. The Convention was ratified by the United Kingdom in 1951 and incorporated into the domestic law of the United Kingdom by the Scotland Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Under the Scotland Act certain Convention rights are binding on the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive whilst the Human Rights Act binds public authorities. (www.elc.org.uk) The rights and freedoms which the Convention sets out are generally interpreted in light of changing attitudes and values which exist in society. Freedom of assembly has long been regarded an essential element in society, that 'claims to implement principles of civil and political freedom' (Ashton et al;...
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