Demonstrations & Strikes
Demonstrations, strikes, and other forms of peaceful assembly are a legal way of exercising your right to protest and one of the forms of freedom of expression and the corresponding right to assembly. However, for these to be allowed, such form of assembly must meet certain criteria.
The Constitution of Estonia protects the right to assemble peacefully and to conduct meetings. This right may be restricted in the cases and pursuant to a procedure provided by a law to ensure national security, public order, morals, traffic safety and the safety of participants in the meeting, or to prevent the spread of an infectious disease.
The state has a duty not only to allow for assembly take place, but also to ensure that it is not impeded.
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The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia
In force as of 03 July 1992
Articles 45, 47
Articles 45, 47
European Convention on Human Rights
In force for Estonia as of 16 April 1996
Articles 10-11
Articles 10-11
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
In force for Estonia as of 21 January 1992
Articles 19, 21-22
Articles 19, 21-22
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
In force as of 1 December 2009
Article 11-12
Article 11-12
International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
In force for Estonia as of 21 January 1992
Article 8
Article 8
Human Rights Guide
A European platform for human rights education
