Cyprus - 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 |
No |
| Qualitative Info |
There are no such restrictions in place. However, the regular stop and search practices of he police (code named as "operation sweep") mean that all migrants can be arrested and driven to the police station for the purpose of having the legality of his/her day checked, even though they have not committed an arrestable offense. |
| Data | Most nationalities have their own organisations. No quantitative data available as to their size. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
| Type (R/D) | Anti-migrant/xenophobia |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Daily life |
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