Global Summits: Where are we going? – Episode -2
The second episode of our 11-part series on the four major international development summits of the year.
Development writer and international negotiations-watcher Biraj Swain, Greenpeace campaigner Priya Pillai, legal professional Saurav Datta, founder member of Association of Democratic Reforms Jagdeep Chokker, and lawyer and head of policy and research, CIVICUS, Mandeep Tiwana, discuss the rights to peaceful assembly and association.
For reference:
- David Landau on Judiciary and Social Rights enforcement
- United Nations Special Rapporteur on Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association and Multi-laterals’ restrictions
- CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report 2015
- Freedom of assembly is our fundamental right but Indian police just won’t let us exercise it
- Landmark Case on Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association: Himmatlal Shah Vs Commissioner of Police
- HC quashes lookout circular against Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai
- Distinguish between parties and governments
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