Comparative study of enabling environments for associations and businesses 2015, para. 99
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Despite the neutrality of most laws, assemblies by civil society organizations are more likely to be restricted in practice than those held by businesses. This can be largely explained by the deference afforded by States to economic considerations over other interests. Additionally, civil society gatherings are more likely to be organized to challenge power.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Governance & Rule of Law
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2015
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Assembly, Report to the UNGA (2015), A/70/266, para. 99.