A/HRC/31/66 Contents Page I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 II. The proper management of assemblies ............................................................................................ 3 A. States shall respect and ensure all rights of persons participating in assemblies ..................... 5 B. Every person has the inalienable right to take part in peaceful assemblies ............................. 6 C. Any restrictions imposed on peaceful assemblies shall comply with international human rights standards ............................................................................... 8 D. States shall facilitate the exercise of the right of peaceful assembly ....................................... 10 E. Force shall not be used unless it is strictly unavoidable, and if applied it must be done in accordance with international human rights law ........................................ 12 F. Every person shall enjoy the right to observe, monitor and record assemblies ....................... 16 G. The collection of personal information in relation to an assembly must not interfere impermissibly with privacy or other rights ......................................................... 17 H. Every person has the right to access information related to assemblies .................................. 18 I. Business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights in the context of assemblies ..................................................................................................... 19 The State and its organs shall be held accountable for their actions in relation to assemblies ........................................................................................................... 20 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 22 J. III. 2