The Parliamentary Human Rights Committee will discuss the right to “assemble peacefully” on Monday in the shadow of clashes between police and demonstrators that occurred outside the Foreign Ministry on Thursday during a protest related to the war in Gaza.
The issue is connected to the recent passage of legislation governing assemblies, which AKEL is seeking to repeal and replace with new legislation.
A legal opinion from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe exists regarding this specific legislation, following a referral by the Human Rights Committee chairwoman, AKEL MP Irene Charalambidou.
Monday’s committee discussion is being conducted on the committee’s own initiative following a proposal by AKEL MP Giorgos Koukoumas and independent MP and Volt member Alexandra Attalidou.
The justice and public order minister and the chief of police have been invited to participate in the discussion, among others.
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