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
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