A/HRC/32/36/Add.3 permit, if they produce, participate in, or disseminate or exhibit their art. He reiterates that “an important component of the right to freedom of association is that no one may be compelled to belong to an association… This aspect is particularly relevant for unions or political parties since a direct interference in their membership may jeopardize their independence” (A/HRC/20/27, para. 55). Draft Anti-terrorism Law 432. A number of draft amendments to the Egyptian anti-terrorism law were introduced that undermine several fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association (EGY 11/2015). The Special Rapporteur acknowledges the lengthy reply from the Government. However, he expresses serious concern about the broad definition of “terrorism” and “terrorist acts” solely based on the goals of the organisation, which may result in the criminalization of organisations without factual evidence established by an independent judicial body. 433. The Special Rapporteur calls upon the Government of Egypt to “strictly and narrowly define the offence of terrorism in line with international law” and to “ensure that any restrictions on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association are prescribed by law, necessary in a democratic society, and proportionate to the aim pursued, and do not harm the principles of pluralism, tolerance and broadmindedness. Any restrictions should be subject to an independent, impartial, and prompt judicial review” (A/HRC/20/27, para. 84). Israel 434. JUA 08/12/2015. Case no. ISR 9/2015. State reply: None. Alleged arbitrary detention and acts of intimidation, including death threats, against members of a human rights organization. Observations Response to communication 435. The Special Rapporteur regrets that he has not yet received a response to his communication sent on 8 December 2015 (ISR 9/2015) and reminds the Government of Israel that he considers responses to his communications as an important part of the cooperation of Governments with his mandate. 436. He calls upon States to cooperate fully with and assist him in the performance of his mandate, in compliance with Human Rights Council resolutions 24/5 (2013), 21/16 (2012) and 15/21 (2010). In the absence of information to the contrary, the Special Rapporteur concludes that there is substance in the allegations presented in his communications. 437. In connection with the members of the human rights organization, Youth Against settlements, the Special Rapporteur reiterates his serious concern about their arbitrary detention and acts of intimidation, including death threats, against its members (ISR 9/2015). He reminds the Government of Israel of its negative obligation not to obstruct the exercise of the right to freedom of association and its positive obligation to ensure that civil society, including human rights defenders, can carry out their legitimate work free from undue restrictions. 438. He calls on the Government of Israel to cooperate with his mandate and all of the other Special Procedures mandates in accordance with its international obligations. 64