II. Communications sent and replies received Date Type A. Communications sent between 1 March and 31 May 2015 and replies received between 1 May and 31 July 2015 10. Communications are presented in chronological order. Copies of the full text of the communications sent and replies received may be accessed from the electronic version of this report available on the OHCHR website. Some names of individuals or other information have been rendered anonymous or otherwise unidentifiable. Case No Country MNE 1/2015 02/03/2015 Montenegro JAL Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Freedom of expression; Freedom of peaceful assembly and of association; Allegations concerning the fast-tracked adoption of the revised Public Assembly Act, which seems to violate international human rights norms and standards. According to the information received, in December 2014, the Government of Montenegro adopted amendments to the Public Assembly Act (Act) which seem to excessively and disproportionately limit the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of expression. Specifically, the revised Act introduces, among others, blanket bans, geographical restrictions and de facto authorizations to hold assemblies. It also includes vague provisions, such as prohibiting peaceful assemblies that “aim to commit or incite others to commit violence”. Information received suggests that this Act is currently undergoing a second process of reform which will reportedly be debated by Parliament at the end of 2015. Reply A/HRC/30/27 9

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