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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
16/01/2012 - 03:20
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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