Romania - 2012
Association: are there restrictions of the freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association for migrants
- Code:
- RED115
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
There are some restrictions as to foreigners' political activity on the teritory of Romania. |
| Qualitative Info |
The law regarding associations and foundation does not contain restrictions. The same with the law on public assemblies. However, this law speaks only about "the citizens'" freedom of assembly, not every person's freedom of assembly (Article 1 of Law No.60/1991 regarding the organization and carrying out of public assemblies (Legea nr. 60/1991 privind organizarea si desfasurarea adunarilor publice). Furthermore, some restrictions to freedom of association and public assembly are prescribed by the Law on the status of foreigners in Romania - Art.4.(2) states that "[f]oreigners cannot organize on the territory of Romania political parties or other similar organizations or groups and they cannot be a part of these, cannot ocupy public dignities and cannot initiate, organize nor participate to demonstrations or assemblies that touch upon the public order or national security" (Government Emergency Ordinance No.194/2002 regarding the status of foreigners in Romania). |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-discrimination |
| External Url | http://legislatie.resurse-pentru-democratie.org/60_1991.php; http://www.dreptonline.ro/legislatie/oug_regimul_strainilor_romania_ordonanta_urgenta_194_2002_republicata_2008.php |
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